Understanding Security Levels in Secure Exchanges

Understanding Security Levels in Secure Exchanges

At Secure Exchanges, security is at the core of our solution. To help you choose the right level of protection based on the sensitivity of the information you're transmitting, we’ve created a detailed document that outlines the different security levels available on our platform.

What is this document for?

This guide allows you to:

  • Understand the available protection options (password, SMS code, multi-factor authentication, etc.).

  • Choose the appropriate level of security depending on the context (sensitive data transfer, electronic signature, communication with clients or external partners).

  • Adapt your use of Secure Exchanges to your specific privacy and confidentiality needs.

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What’s in the visual guide?

  • The different protection methods available when sending a message or document.

  • The types of protections that can be activated when receiving a reply to your message.

  • Recommendations based on context (internal communications, sending data to an external client, sharing personal information, etc.).

Why is this important?

Adapting the level of security to each situation helps:

  • Reduce the risk of data breaches.

  • Simplify the user experience without compromising security.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations such as Loi 25 or the GDPR.

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