Define a PGP encryption endpoint

  PGP encryption is not available in FIPS mode. If your Secure Email Gateway is operating in FIPS mode, you will only be able to use S/MIMEClosed Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) is a specification for secure email messages that uses the X.509 format for digital certificates and uses various encryption algorithms such as 3DES. defaults. This is to maintain compliance with FIPS 140-2.

Following on from the steps in Define endpoints, continue below to define a PGP encryption endpoint:

  1. In the Encryption and Signing Options area, select Encrypt the message using: the following certificateClosed A digital means of proving your identity. When you send a digitally-signed message, you are sending your certificate and public key. Certificates are issued by a certification authority and can expire or be revoked..

      Use the Search button to find a particular certificate from the Certificate Store. The search operates on the certificate Details field.

  2. Optionally, select Sign the messages using: the sender's key to use automatic mail signing.

    When the email message is sent, the Gateway selects a PGP certificate with the sender’s email address as its owner.

  3. In the PGP Options area, click Click here to change these settings, and then follow the instructions on screen.

  4. Apply the configuration.

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