November 2009 Secure Data Transmission May 2014
What are Secure Methods of Transmission? Encrypted Services Encrypted Memory Sticks Fax Secure Web Portals Signature Required Delivery Services
Encrypted Provided by an external service or device Sends the receiver a web link to retrieve the message Requires the receiver to log in to a web portal to see the Protects the message by not transmitting the data over unencrypted channels
Encrypted Memory Sticks Requires the user to encrypt the device Windows 7 and 8 Third Party Tools Requires a password to access information The longer and more complex the password the better Passwords should never be transmitted with the device
Fax Often considered outdated In fact one of the more secure methods to transmit data But refrain from sending to publicly available fax devices
Secure Web Portals Web sites designed for end to end security Web address starts with Identified by a Padlock icon next to the web address Verified by a third party source as legitimate
Signature Required Delivery Services FedEx, UPS, Bonded Services Require a receiver to sign for the package Offers online tracking
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