Email within UTRGV Office 365 is encrypted in transit and at rest. For additional security when sending internal and external emails, users can include the [secure] text at the beginning of the Subject Line.
How to send an encrypted email
To send an encrypted email just include [secure] at the beginning of the subject field of your email. Note that square brackets are used.
Example:
Subject: [secure] Monthly Report
How to open an encrypted email
Save and open the attachment in the email. Follow the instructions to sign in with a Microsoft or Office 365 account. If you do not have a Microsoft account (Hotmail or Live account) or Office 365 account, follow the instructions to obtain a one-time passcode to view the message. A passcode will be emailed to you and it will be valid for 15 minutes.