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The important role of e-mail in business communication demands a protection of the transmitted information, not only within one company, but in particular across company borders. E-mail encryption using digital certificates provides means to fulfill this demand. The article discusses the obstacles organizations are faced with during the set up and operation of e-mail encryption between companies. Based on the case study of Siemens, experiences made as well as organizational and infrastructural solutions are outlined.
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Wichmann, M., von der Heidt, G., Hille, C., Jacobson, G. (2010). Secure E-Mail Communication across Company Boundaries Experiences and Architectures. In: Pohlmann, N., Reimer, H., Schneider, W. (eds) ISSE 2009 Securing Electronic Business Processes. Vieweg+Teubner. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-8348-9363-5_12
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