Simplified Secure Email - No VPN or Portals
The Lowdown on MTA-STS
Remember when email was just a wild west of information flying around without much security? SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) was the sheriff back in 1982, but it wasn't until 1999 with STARTTLS that we got some encryption. But STARTTLS had its flaws - it was optional, leaving emails vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.
Enter MTA-STS (Mail Transfer Agent - Strict Transport Security). This is the new sheriff in town, making sure your emails travel over secure, encrypted connections. Here's why it's a game-changer:
- Authentication: MTA-STS ensures that the server you're connecting to is legit, no impostors allowed.
- Enforced Encryption: No more optional security. Your emails are encrypted or they're not sent.
Why You Need MTA-STS
- Prevent Eavesdropping: With MTA-STS, your emails stay private, reducing the risk of cybercriminals reading your sensitive info.
- Counter Downgrade Attacks: No more worries about attackers downgrading your secure connection to a non-secure one.
How Does It Work?
- Policy File: Your domain hosts a policy file which tells other mail servers they must use TLS when sending you emails.
- DNS Record: A simple TXT record in your DNS tells the world you're serious about security.
Elate's Game-Changing Services
With Elate, you don't need to be a tech wizard to secure your email communications. We built a back of house email security solution that makes it easy for your users and IT staff:
- One-Click Policy Updates: Manage your MTA-STS settings without diving into DNS configurations.
- Certificate Management: We handle your certificates so you don't have to worry about validity or expiration.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Get real-time insights into your email's security with TLS-RPT, spotting issues before they become problems.
Self-Serve or Managed Implementation
We rely on modes to ensure successful phased deployment of MTA-STS
- Off: Turns off MTA-STS if you need to.
- Testing: A safe mode to test your setup without rejecting emails.
- Enforce: Go all in with full security, rejecting any email not sent via a secure connection.
Set Up MTA-STS with Elate
Setting up can seem daunting, but with Elate:
- Quick Start: Book a demo to see how seamless it can be.
- Ongoing Support: We can manage everything from hosting your policy file to ensuring your connections are secure or you can do it with our software.
Why Bother?
Because in today's digital age, your email is as crucial as your front door. With Elate, secure your email communications with vendors, customers, and partners without the headache. Make the switch to enforced TLS encryption with MTA-STS and keep your communications safe from prying eyes.
Ready to Secure Your Email? Let Elate take the reins, and you'll have one less thing to worry about. Secure, simple, and smart - that's email security with Elate.
