Secure Email? Is ProtonMail A Solution?
Today at work one of my co-workers mentioned something named ProtonMail and he was saying that he was looking into it because it’s actually secure email.
Here in the usa pretty much nothing online is secure and many people just take it for granted that their data is being collected and sold by many companies as well as being collected by the government machine.
That of course translates to absolutely no privacy. I personally am against data collection whether by the government or by private agencies, so when he mentioned ProtonMail being secure, I became interested.
Now this evening after work I am researching it a little to see if I would like an account. So far it looks like you can get a FREE or PAID version.
Also it has apps for your phone whether Android or iOS.
I think perhaps this may be an interesting Steemit post for security conscious individuals and companies and so I will share this info with you here. I hope you find it to be helpful.
The following information is taken from the website to help explain ProtonMail so that you will know of its existence and be able to decide if it is something that you also are interested in.
Swiss Privacy
Data Security and Neutrality
ProtonMail is incorporated in Switzerland and all their servers are located in Switzerland. This means all user data is protected by strict Swiss privacy laws.
End-to-End Encryption
Automatic Email Security
All emails are secured automatically with end-to-end encryption. This means even they cannot decrypt and read your emails. As a result, your encrypted emails cannot be shared with third parties.
Anonymous Email
Protect Your Privacy
No personal information is required to create your secure email account. By default, they do not keep any IP logs which can be linked to your anonymous email account. Your privacy comes first.
Open Source
Free Secure Email
ProtonMail believes email privacy should be available to all. That's why their code is open source and basic ProtonMail accounts are always free. You can support the project by donating or upgrading to a paid account.
Easy to Use
Security without the hassle
ProtonMail can be used on any device without software install. ProtonMail secure email accounts are fully compatible with other email providers. You can send and receive emails normally.
Modern Inbox Design
Security with Productivity
The ProtonMail inbox is optimized for productivity. According to the company, every detail within their secure email service is optimized to help you better read, organize, and send email.
Physical Security
ProtonMail's infrastructure resides in Europe's most secure datacenter, underneath 1000 meters of solid rock.
According to the Huffington Post: [ProtonMail's] security measures are intense: end-to-end encryption and user authentication protocols so rigorous even the creators can't read user emails."
ProtonMail was founded in 2013 by scientists who met at CERN and were drawn together by a shared vision of a more secure and private Internet. Since then, ProtonMail has evolved into a global effort to protect civil liberties and build a more secure Internet, with team members also hailing from Caltech, Harvard, ETH Zurich and many other research institutions.
Today they help their community of millions of users secure private data online. More than 10,000 supporters have assisted in this mission by donating to make this project possible. Thanks to this support, they are continuing to develop state of the art email privacy and security technology from their home base of Geneva, Switzerland.
And there you have it! Is this something you think you might be interested in? How do you feel about data collection and personal online privacy? Is it an issue or concern for you?
What measure(s) do you presently take in an attempt to limit invasions to your online privacy? Please share in the comments section below any resources you presently use, or are aware of, and any potential drawbacks or plus's you feel they have.
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I just signed myself up into proton for a secure communication. I do have bunch of gmail and I don't think they're secure. So yeah proton is a choice now :)
Hey! This is super cool, i just saw this in the promote section of the discord and had to read it :o I never knew all of this!! where did you find it out?? Also followed you and hope you want to check out some of my content and follow back if you like it :)
when i entered steemit 2 months ago and i got into cryptocurrencies, i was advised to have a proton mail account also! :) so i do! :)