Gmail client-side encryption (CSE) is now also available for Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Education Standard customers.
The feature was first introduced to Gmail on the web as a beta test in December 2022, after being available in Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Meet, και Google Calendar beta) από πέρυσι. Μόλις ενεργοποιηθεί, το Gmail CSE διασφαλίζει ότι τυχόν ευαίσθητα data sent as part of the email body and attachments (including embedded images) will be unreadable and encrypted before reaching Google's servers.
It is also important to note that the email header (subject, time stamps and recipient lists) will not be encrypted.
“Client-side encryption takes this encryption capability to a higher level by ensuring that customers have sole control of their encryption keys, and thus full control over who has access to their data,” he says Google.
"Starting today, users will be able to send and receive emails post officeor create meeting events with colleagues and external parties, knowing that their sensitive data (including embedded images and attachments) is encrypted before reaching Google's servers. As clients retain control of the encryption keys and the service managementς ταυτότητας για πρόσβαση σε αυτά τα wrenches, sensitive data will not be able to be decrypted by Google and other external entities.”