Morning, Just a side note this does not stop SPAM as the header cannot be encrypted, some user information is visible. Data is protected with the necessary keys as Ronnie explained so eloquently. ISP's, providers of email services, software companies need to change SMTP ports from 25 to 465 or 587 (Authenticated) for total encrypted email to be achieved. Along with 993 or 994 for IMAP and POP servers. But, this approach also faulty as it depends on what happens other side of server. i.e Connection is SSL tunnelled through use of ports to provider, but other server receiving may not be. So, it gets sent open.
A solution as most banks are doing is provide secure Message Board environments; which can link into email via webmail for sensitive information, which deals with email in a closed loop. Hence, supposedly secure?? Allows only import no export out of loop. A myriad of problems with solutions, but are they worth effort, time, and ultimately COST??? Notice how banks are charging for this privilege, and other providers also, for contacting via electronic means? Original post questions ease of creation for email accounts, this authentication process challenges such a creation. Whilst offering owners of server control over whom can authenticate, and verification of such? Cheers! `RobD... On 08Jun2011, at 10:05 am, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi John, > > I’ve changed my reply a more appropriate Subject Heading. > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
