New in Gmail: Making E2E encrypted emails easy to use for all organizations
3 days ago
- #Encryption
- #Security
- #Gmail
- Google introduces easy-to-use end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) emails for all organizations, breaking down traditional IT complexities.
- E2EE in Gmail now allows sending encrypted messages to any email inbox with minimal effort, enhancing data sovereignty and privacy.
- The new feature eliminates the need for S/MIME setup, certificate management, and custom software, simplifying the process for IT teams and users.
- Gmail's E2EE works by encrypting emails with keys controlled by the customer, not Google, ensuring enhanced security and privacy.
- For non-Gmail recipients, an invitation to view the email in a restricted Gmail version is sent, maintaining security.
- IT teams can enforce policies requiring external recipients to use the restricted Gmail version for additional data control.
- Client-side encryption (CSE) powers this feature, encrypting data before it reaches Google's servers, meeting regulatory requirements.
- Additional security enhancements include CSE default mode, classification labels, data loss prevention (DLP), and a new AI model for threat protection.
- Google continues to focus on strengthening security and compliance for all customers, with early access available for E2EE in Gmail.