Zix Corporation Applauds Google’s Increased Use of Encryption
March 24 2014 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
Google Message Encryption (from ZixCorp) combined with new,
mandatory HTTPS connections provide users with a comprehensive
secure email solution
Zix Corporation (ZixCorp), (NASDAQ: ZIXI), the leader in
email encryption services, supports Google’s initiative to improve
the secure email experience for Gmail users by forcing encryption
through HTTPS connections. The new, mandatory HTTPS connections
secure user access to Gmail, including from public WiFi, and as
messages flow to Gmail servers.
As a result of HTTPS connections, communication between Gmail
users is more secure; however when exchanging email with people who
do not use Gmail, the messages and attachments can be at risk,
because communicating to other email systems is not automatically
secure. To further protect its customers, Google continues to offer
Google Message Encryption, its joint secure email solution
with ZixCorp. Google Message Encryption allows Google customers to
extend the reach of their encrypted email communications beyond
Google to all other email users.
“We applaud Google for its use of mandatory HTTPS and driving
change in best practices. The decision is a reflection of a common
need for increased data protection across consumers and businesses,
and it complements the security measures of Google Message
Encryption to protect outbound email to all recipients,” said
Rick Spurr, ZixCorp’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“A combination of HTTPS and Google Message Encryption gives Google
customers the confidence that whether the messages are transmitted
to other Google customers or outside their secure boundaries to
other email services, sensitive information in email is
protected.”
HTTPS became the default in 2010, but Gmail users had the option
to turn off the secure connection. As of March 20, 2014, Google
announced that HTTPS will be mandatory to protect email as users
access Gmail and as messages flow to Gmail servers.
Google and ZixCorp have partnered on Google Message Encryption
since 2007 to protect outbound email messages. Google Message
Encryption scans outbound email and automatically secures the
message and any attachments using Zix Email Encryption if sensitive
information is detected. As discussed in the fourth quarter and
full year earnings call on February 18, 2014, the latest version of
Google Message Encryption is currently in the Google implementation
process.
“With the constant news of data breaches, people and businesses
are becoming more aware that valuable personal data is everywhere.
Trying to recognize and secure the various channels that store and
distribute personal data can be overwhelming and complicated,” said
Spurr. “Email is one of the greatest risks of data loss, and yet it
can be one of the easiest channels to protect. ZixCorp provides a
simple approach to email encryption. Our dedication to innovation
and ease of use has made ZixCorp the leader in email encryption and
enables us to maintain a partnership with Google that enhances
email protection for its customers.”
In addition to Google Message Encryption users, Zix Email
Encryption is used by all federal financial regulators, the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority and one in five U.S. banks. Also, more than 30
Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations and one in five U.S. hospitals
use Zix Email Encryption to assist with Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
About Zix Corporation
ZixCorp is a leader in email data protection. ZixCorp offers
industry-leading email encryption, a unique email DLP solution and
an innovative email BYOD solution to meet your company’s data
protection and compliance needs. ZixCorp is trusted by the nation’s
most influential institutions in healthcare, finance and government
for easy to use secure email solutions. ZixCorp is publicly traded
on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol ZIXI, and its
headquarters are in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit
www.zixcorp.com.
ZixCorpPublic RelationsTaylor Stansbury Johnson,
214-370-2134tjohnson@zixcorp.comorInvestor RelationsTodd Kehrli or
Jim Byers, 323-468-2300zixi@mkr-group.com
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