Lesson 19. Mail Security

Time

This lesson takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

Goals

Reduce spam and virus email

Secure email

Protect email servers

Bring up a chat server

Maintain physical security

Email is one of the world’s most popular methods of communication today. Speed and simplicity are the big reasons for this, but they are also why you must exercise caution when using email and configuring an email service. Although email is a relatively simple system, securing it involves actions taken in numerous areas, each making email slightly more secure in its own way. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to reduce the risks associated with the email you send and receive through your email client software, as well as how to reduce ...

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