Which of the following is a best practice for securing email communications?

The correct answer is D. Using encryption to protect sensitive email communications. Encrypting email (using protocols such as S/MIME or PGP, or transport-layer encryption like TLS) ensures that sensitive message content cannot be read by unauthorized parties during transmission or if intercepted. Opening attachments from unknown senders (A) is a primary vector…

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Options

AOpening email attachments from unknown senders
BNone of the above
CUsing weak passwords for email accounts
DUsing encryption to protect sensitive email communications

How the community answered

(24 responses)

B
4% (1)
C
8% (2)
D
88% (21)

Explanation

Encrypting email (using protocols such as S/MIME or PGP, or transport-layer encryption like TLS) ensures that sensitive message content cannot be read by unauthorized parties during transmission or if intercepted. Opening attachments from unknown senders (A) is a primary vector for malware delivery and is dangerous. Using weak passwords (C) makes accounts easy to compromise. Since D is a genuine best practice, option B ('None of the above') is incorrect.

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#Email Security#Encryption#Communication Security#Data Protection

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