What is the best way to protect sensitive information sent via e-mail?

1. Encryption


2. Write it in unrecognizable language


3. Don't include your return address


4. All of the above

What is the best way to protect sensitive information sent via e-mail?
1. Encryption is great when implemented properly. GPG4Win is a great solution for Windows users. If you're not sure how to get it working services such as Hushmail provide a web mail interface like Hotmail and handle the encryption for you. If your recipient is using a Hushmail account then it's all encrypted and nothing goes across the Internet in the clear.





2. Writing it in an unrecognizable language is fine as long as only you and the intended recipient can understand the language. Encryption is a *lot* easier, unless you're fluent in that language.





3. It's not just your return address that gets left with your email. There's a bunch of footprints that can lead a trail back to your computer. You might want to try using a pair of throwaway hushmail accounts for one off messages instead.





4. I guess that's as straightforward as my responses!





You forgot 5! Don't send sensitive information via e-mail unless you have to. If it's really that sensitive, transfer it in a means that you know is 'secure enough' for the information you want to exchange.
Reply:The best way is to use a email security certificate. These certificates, or certs, will encrypt your attachments with 256 bit encryption.





You can find many certs for personal email use free on the WWW. Look in sources for more information.
Reply:PGP Sign and PGP encrypt

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