{"id":847,"date":"2018-05-24T15:07:23","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T15:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/?p=847"},"modified":"2018-05-24T15:29:27","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T15:29:27","slug":"safeguard-email-safeguard-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/safeguard-email-safeguard-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguard Your Email to Safeguard Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Email is an integral part of everyday business. From internal management to marketing outreach to direct customer support, we\u2019re sending and receiving vast amounts of critical communication via email.<\/span><\/p>\n

And although our various in-boxes are often overflowing with messages, the benefits of using email as a primary business tool still outweigh the negatives. But that doesn\u2019t mean you should just set it up and forget about it. You\u2019ll want to take precautions to make sure your customer and business information stays protected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 5 ways to make your company email safer and more efficient:<\/span><\/p>\n

Set up Spam filters<\/b><\/h3>\n

Spam filters go a long way toward keeping suspicious and potentially damaging emails out of employee in-boxes. Not only does this cut down on the overall number of emails received, it cuts way down on the risk of people opening suspect emails and\/or clicking on unsafe links that could lead to viruses or data breaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Train your employees on how to use email responsibly<\/b><\/h3>\n

Your IT department may be knowledgeable about these issues, but do your employees know the risks associated with day-to-day email exchanges? Malware and phishing schemes are becoming smarter and more sophisticated. Your staff needs to follow suit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protect sensitive information sent over email<\/b><\/h3>\n

Many assume their work emails are both private and confidential, but this may not be the case. If you don\u2019t have to send sensitive information via email, don\u2019t. If that\u2019s not practical, you can help minimize risk by using encryption tools or file sharing services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Implement an email retention policy<\/b><\/h3>\n

Many industries have strict requirements about how long they have to hang onto their emails. A clear, well-written policy will not only help you manage high volumes of messages, it will also keep you in compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Develop an email use policy<\/b><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, employees aren\u2019t always responsible with their use of email. Setting specific guidelines for what is and isn\u2019t appropriate can help protect you from the threat of data breaches or litigation stemming from careless use of company email.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people don\u2019t think twice about sending or opening an email, but these simple actions don\u2019t come without risk. Make sure your email isn\u2019t doing more harm than good by investing in some basic security tactics. Your business (and your in-box!) will thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is your broker thinking outside the benefits box? Are you confident your policies and processes are doing what they need to ensure that your company\u2014and your employees\u2014 are healthy and productive? At Sonus Benefits, this is what we do for St. Louis employers every single day.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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