Securing a file attached to an email can be achieved by encrypting the email message and its attachments. One method to accomplish this within certain email clients involves accessing security settings before sending.
Steps to Encrypt Email Contents and Attachments
To secure a file (attachment) by encrypting the email it's sent with, follow these steps:
- Compose an email. Start drafting your new message and attach the file(s) you wish to send securely.
- Click File. Locate and click on the 'File' tab or menu option, typically found in the top-left corner of the email composition window.
- Click Properties. Within the File menu options, look for and select 'Properties'. This action opens a dialog box or pane related to the message settings.
- Click Security Settings. Inside the Properties window, find the 'Security Settings' option and click it.
- Click “Encrypt message contents and attachments.” In the Security Settings dialog, check or click the box or option labeled "Encrypt message contents and attachments." This enables encryption for your email and any files attached to it.
- Click Send. Once encryption is enabled and you are ready, click the 'Send' button to dispatch the email and its secured attachment(s).
Following these steps will encrypt the content of your email and any attached files, adding a layer of security during transmission. Note that the recipient must have the necessary keys or setup to decrypt the message and access the file.
This method specifically focuses on encrypting the email itself, which includes the attached file as part of the secured package. It's one way to enhance the security of files sent via email.
