Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME): S/MIME is a protocol for sending digitally signed and encrypted messages. It ensures the confidentiality of email content, authenticates the sender, confirms message integrity, and prevents message tampering in transit, which is essential for secure communication.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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