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PrivateMail
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Version
2.0
Private Mail is an integrated internet browser and e-
mail with built in email security.
Works with free email servers and normal mail servers.
What's the difference between Authentication and
Encryption
Authentication is a method to determine that the
originator of an email, document or transmission is
indeed the person or organization that they are
claiming to be or represent
In contrast, Encryption ensures that the encrypted
text/information is unreadable by anyone who does not
possess the means to decipher the encoded
message/information.
What are some of the merits and demerits of such
systems
Current authentication technologies require that each
user must register with a authentication organization
(e.g., Verisign) who will verify/investigate the
credibility of you or your organization. After
conducting their enquires and verification they will
issue the necessary means in which to verify your
transmissions as coming from you. In general this
entails issuing a private key and a public key. The
private key is known only to you, the public key is
open to everyone you give it to.
The main demerit is that an initial fee and an annual
fee may be required by the authentication organization
In contrast, Encryption, requires no authentication
organization. You simply agree a known password
between you and the receiver. If you ever suspect that
the password has been compromised it is easy to agree
on a new password.
The demerit, if any, is that each password need to be
remembered. However, "Private Mail" makes this easy by
providing a Password Database, which is also encrypted
for safety.
Also to its merit there is no extra or annual fees to
be paid.
Doesn't encrypting data mean we have something to
hide?
No, we all use the postal systems to send letters and
postcards. Postcards can be read by anyone who sees
them and can be regarded on the same level as current
email systems. In contrast many of us use letters, the
contents of which are regarded as private. In fact, in
many countries it is against the law to open another
persons letter (private mail). Many of us send postal
mail containing e.g., solicitors documents, company
contracts, medical information, etc, because the
contents are deemed private. Now using "Private Mail"
you can be confident that your private information
remains private.
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