Configuring a Secure Email Client

Screenshots

Here are some example screenshots of email configurations with fairly secure settings:

• Novell Evolution
• Mozilla Thunderbird
• Mozilla Mail
• Opera Mail
• Mac OSX Mail
• Outlook is not supported, it will work but it is far too difficult to configure securely and to keep it safe - use at your own risk

Principles

These principles apply to any browser that supports the functionnality

• Use secure sockets whenever possible. This will make the connection secure, and prevent your username and password from being sniffed.
• Use Cram-MD5 authentication, it is much safer than plain Login

To secure your email with the options above, you need a secure email provider