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The new versions of the epiKshare Outlook plugin bring bug fixes, a new installer, better performance and support for password limits in epiKcloud.

It is and remains the undefeated queen of communication tools in German companies: e-mail. Thousands of electronic letters are sent back and forth every day, a large proportion of them via Microsoft Outlook, which still enjoys great popularity as software for sending and receiving e-mails. But what does it look like when e-mails are to be encrypted for security reasons?

More and more companies are opting for self-hosted cloud instances on their own server. As an open source solution, epiKcloud is a popular choice for this, which can be customized as desired using plugins. We show what options you have to find an epiKcloud configuration that perfectly fits your needs.

In a recent round table conference from COMPUTERWOCHE, our very own Christian Ruoff conversed with an illustrous circle of industry expert on the topic of #hybridwork. Discussing challenges of modern workplaces between #office and #remotework, Christian emphasized the importance of empathetic and competent support and helpdesk professionals to help employees adapt new technologies quicker. Read the full article below (German only):

Whether in industry, trade or scientific operations – wherever large volumes of data, comprehensive product catalogs or detailed planning models are involved, files quickly reach a size in the gigabyte range. If these then have to be sent to business partners or customers, the question quickly arises as to simple transfer options that nevertheless comply with high security standards. The easiest way is certainly to send them by e-mail. But is that even possible for files of this size?

Just over half a year ago, the agreement on the transfer of personal data between the EU and the USA, known as the “Privacy Shield”, was overturned by the ECJ. But do all of us have to panic now? Who needs to take action at all? We clarify what the end of “Privacy Shield” means for companies.

It is not only in a high-security context that the protection of sensitive data is paramount. If you want to be on the safe side when dealing with cryptographic keys and application environments, you should rely on so-called hardware security modules (HSM). In this blog, we reveal the advantages of this and what you should look out for.

Sharing data over the Internet is a double-edged sword for many. On the one hand, the ability to make important documents available to customers, business partners or colleagues within seconds saves considerable time and money. On the other hand, sending data over the Internet always involves certain security risks. In our blog, we explain how to keep data transmission secure while still offering maximum flexibility.

Not only since the success of messenger services such as Telegram, Threema & Co. has end-to-end encryption (E2EE) been on everyone’s lips. For many, E2EE is synonymous with the secure exchange of data and messages over the Internet. In fact, E2EE offers a high level of security. However, users should keep a few things in mind. Which these are we’ll clarify in this blog.

A new version of the enterprise file sharing suite epiKshare has been released. The company cites the completely revised end-to-end encryption as the central innovation. This gives users access to a range of new features such as encrypted subfolders and file timestamps, further increasing auditability and transparency when sending files.