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S/MIME is a new standard for encrypted and digitally signed electronic mail. Developed by RSA, S/MIME enables users of Web messaging clients such as Netscape Messenger to send encrypted messages and authenticate received messages.
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S/MIME delivers message encryption and authentication with the flexibility, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness of Web-based messaging.
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S/MIME offers users the following basic features:
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Encryption for message privacy
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Sender authentication with digital signatures
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Tamper detection
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Interoperability with other S/MIME-compliant software
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Seamless integration into Netscape Messenger
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Cross-platform messaging
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See http://www.rsa.com for S/MIME and SET discussion
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