CRIME secure mail programs/internet

From: Heidi (mcps@private)
Date: Fri Nov 30 2001 - 08:18:11 PST

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    As I have seen here on the list that some do not recommend that Outlook or
    Outlook Express be used for e-mail due to security holes, I would appreciate
    recommendations. This would be for people working on home computers, who
    have medical information stored on their systems.  These are only connected
    to a network when they log in to transfer their work to the network. When
    the work is transferred they log in using a VPN.  Otherwise, they are
    stand-alone PCs, which are used by some of the people for their work, as
    well as personal internet use.  Hotmail is being used on the network end to
    send information to the home PCs.  The concern here is when these people are
    surfing the internet that the medical files would be vulnerable to access,
    especially after reading the latest advisory sent below, in relation to
    internet explorer and previous postings I have read here on the list about
    not using Outlook.  This system for these people is fairly new and they are
    in the learning stages of file protection, VPN, etc.
    Also, does any one in the medical related industry know what the dates are
    that we will have to be complaint using encryption on our files, and if
    there will be training provided using the required encryption, etc. to meet
    the compliance requirements for HIPA?  . I have been asked by my employer to
    relay any of this information regarding security issues back to them.  Thank
    you for any help in advance. Heidi
    This is the latest advisory I make reference to:
    
    National Infrastructure Protection Center
    "Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer - All Versions"
    Assessment 01-028
    29 November 2001
    You can respond to me individually at mcps@private <mailto:mcps@private> .
    Thank you, Heidi Henry
    



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