7.3. Securely Configuring Mail
While browsers are important, they are not the only target on your system. You also need to consider practicing good mail security. Different mail protocols have different levels of security. The default settings for most web hosts now include more secure protocols than the traditional POP and SMTP protocols. Mail.app has also been set up to allow for more protection of passwords in transit and more secure encryption protocols.
7.3.1. Using SSL
As we mentioned before, protecting passwords and confidential information while in transit is accomplished through the use of SSL. SSL should be used in the transport of e-mail as well.
NOTE
Web sites typically use port 443 for SSL. However, when you are using SSL with ...
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