Google Introduces End-to-End Encryption for Mobile Gmail Users
Google Rolls Out Gmail End-to-End Encryption Across Mobile Devices
Google has made end-to-end encryption (E2EE) available on all Android and iOS devices, enabling enterprise users to read and compose emails securely without requiring additional tools.
Key Features
- Native E2EE capabilities are now available in the Gmail app on both Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to compose and read E2EE messages directly within the app.
- The “Additional encryption” option must be activated by clicking the lock icon when composing a message to send an E2EE message.
- The E2EE feature is currently available to all Client-Side Encryption (CSE) users with Enterprise Plus licenses and the Assured Controls or Assured Controls Plus add-ons.
According to Google, the CSE feature enables organizations to use encryption keys they control and store outside Google’s servers to protect sensitive documents and emails.
Enterprise administrators can enable the E2EE feature through the Client-Side Encryption (CSE) administrative interface, which is accessible via the Admin Console.
Availability and Requirements
- The E2EE feature is currently available to all CSE users with Enterprise Plus licenses and the Assured Controls or Assured Controls Plus add-ons.
- To send an E2EE message, users must activate the “Additional encryption” option by clicking the lock icon when composing a message.
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