Enhancing S/MIME in Real-Time: A New Era in Email Security

Access & Authentication    | November 7, 2024

Encryption and digital trust partnership promises to enhance protection amidst rising cyber threats and IT shortages.

In the world of digital communications, the stakes are high. With business email compromise (BEC) causing an estimated $55 billion in losses across 186 countries, companies can no longer afford to ignore email security. Here’s how a partnership between Echoworx and DigiCert is poised to shake up email encryption and credential management.

The Future of Email Security

Echoworx and DigiCert have joined forces to bring real-time encryption and digital signing of emails to a new level. By integrating DigiCert’s API with Echoworx’s cloud-based service, businesses can now automate the generation of secure email credentials, streamlining processes and reducing errors.

“Secure communications are our primary focus, offering companies flexibility with our solutions,” said Robert Frank, Area Vice President DACH & Eastern Europe, DigiCert. This partnership promises not just convenience and speed but also robust security, minimizing the resources needed for security management.

Outdated manual processes are risky, particularly for growing companies. Automation is the answer, as highlighted in DigiCert’s “2024 State of Digital Trust Report,” which reveals that nearly half of companies still rely on IT departments to manage digital certificates, leaving them vulnerable to threats like spoofing.

Key Benefits of the Integration

• Reduced IT Workload: Automating S/MIME certificate issuance lightens the load on IT teams, giving them more time for innovation.
• Minimized Errors: High employee turnover often necessitates frequent credential updates. Automation cuts down on human error, making onboarding and offboarding seamless.
• Enhanced Security: Publicly trusted S/MIME credentials help secure outgoing emails, protecting against phishing and BEC.

A Successful Track Record

This innovative integration was successfully deployed last year with a major European bank, demonstrating its effectiveness in maintaining automated S/MIME credentials without the need for administrator intervention. Steve Davis, Director of Products at Echoworx, noted that their proactive approach to cloud migration and automation was key to this success.

Looking Ahead: The Need for Innovation

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, companies must adopt new technologies swiftly to stay ahead. Echoworx is enhancing their certificate encryption capabilities, moving beyond API integration to offer additional features like improved usability and streamlined processes.

“It’s encouraging to see businesses prioritize modernization with secure messaging solutions that are easy to set up, compatible, user-friendly, and scalable,” said Steve Davis. By integrating DigiCert’s digital trust infrastructure into Echoworx’s encrypted cloud service, businesses can enhance email security and management efficiency, ensuring they lead in digital security.

As email threats continue to evolve, the divide between companies at the forefront of digital trust and those lagging behind is becoming increasingly apparent. This partnership between Echoworx and DigiCert is not just a technological advancement; it’s a strategic move to redefine secure communications and lead the way in digital security.