Encrypted attachments and sending sensitive files

Key points

• Email attachments travel with the message
• Encrypt files before sending (zip password, secure link)
• Avoid sending raw financial/legal files by email
• Use secure file transfer for large/sensitive docs

How to do it

1. Encrypt the file (password or secure link)
2. Send the password separately (not in the same email)
3. Use a secure portal for large files
4. Confirm delivery

Common mistakes

• Password in the same email
• Sending unencrypted financial data
• Forgetting the attachment is unencrypted in transit logs