Protective Marking requires users to select a classification for their emails. It prompts users with a classification panel when sending emails and can also read existing classifications from an existing email. Additionally, it supports custom classifications with associated help descriptions.
An Email Classification System is a tool that allows users to classify their emails for better security and compliance.
Classifying emails helps improve organisation, enhances email security, and ensures compliance with specific requirements. It also enables users to search and filter emails more effectively.
When sending an email, a classification panel will prompt you to select an appropriate classification. You choose from the available options and have descriptions for each to guide you.
Each classification is configured with how it should be outputted. The options are in the Subject (suffix or prefix) and email body.
X-headers are additional fields in email headers that can store metadata. Our system sets X-headers to capture how an email was classified. These are then used by Protective Marking when a user replies to an email and can also be used by other 3rd party software.
Yes, you can configure Protective Marking to restrict specific classifications to certain recipient domains. This feature is useful for ensuring that sensitive emails are appropriately classified and only able to be sent to specific organisations.
Protective Marking warns users when an email's classification is downgraded. This ensures that users are aware of any potential security or compliance issues when modifying an email's classification.
Yes, you have the option to force an email's classification to be the same as or higher than its attachments. This feature helps maintain consistent email security and compliance.
You can create custom classifications by configuring the system settings. For each custom classification, you can provide a help description to assist users in understanding the purpose of the classification.
Once an email is sent, you cannot change or remove its classification. It is essential to choose the appropriate classification before sending the email.
Access to the system settings is typically provided to administrators or users with the necessary permissions. You can configure the system to meet your organisation's specific requirements through these settings.
How does Protective Marking work?
Protective Marking requires users to select a classification for their emails. It prompts users with a classification panel when sending emails and can also read existing classifications from an existing email. Additionally, it supports custom classifications with associated help descriptions.
What is an Email Classification System?
An Email Classification System is a tool that allows users to classify their emails for better security and compliance.
What are the benefits of classifying emails?
Classifying emails helps improve organisation, enhances email security, and ensures compliance with specific requirements. It also enables users to search and filter emails more effectively.
How can I select a classification when sending an email?
When sending an email, a classification panel will prompt you to select an appropriate classification. You choose from the available options and have descriptions for each to guide you.
Where is the classification displayed on the email?
Each classification is configured with how it should be outputted. The options are in the Subject (suffix or prefix) and email body.
What are X-headers, and how are they related to email classification?
X-headers are additional fields in email headers that can store metadata. Our system sets X-headers to capture how an email was classified. These are then used by Protective Marking when a user replies to an email and can also be used by other 3rd party software.
Can I set specific classifications for certain recipient domains?
Yes, you can configure Protective Marking to restrict specific classifications to certain recipient domains. This feature is useful for ensuring that sensitive emails are appropriately classified and only able to be sent to specific organisations.
What happens when a classification is downgraded?
Protective Marking warns users when an email's classification is downgraded. This ensures that users are aware of any potential security or compliance issues when modifying an email's classification.
Can I force an email classification to be the same or higher than its attachments?
Yes, you have the option to force an email's classification to be the same as or higher than its attachments. This feature helps maintain consistent email security and compliance.
How can I create custom classifications with help descriptions?
You can create custom classifications by configuring the system settings. For each custom classification, you can provide a help description to assist users in understanding the purpose of the classification.
Can I remove or change a classification after sending an email?
Once an email is sent, you cannot change or remove its classification. It is essential to choose the appropriate classification before sending the email.
How can I access and modify the system settings?
Access to the system settings is typically provided to administrators or users with the necessary permissions. You can configure the system to meet your organisation's specific requirements through these settings.
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