Evaluation Checklist for Enterprise Email Encryption Solutions

This document is a comprehensive checklist for selecting the appropriate enterprise email encryption solution. It outlines various features and capabilities that vendors should provide, including end-user driven email classification, EDRM security for email, granular EDRM controls, advanced EDRM controls, and automated protection mechanisms. The checklist emphasizes the importance of user experience, detailing functionalities such as the ability to classify emails within Outlook, apply security measures to email attachments, and manage permissions dynamically. It also covers authentication methods, ensuring compatibility with various identity solutions. The document specifies requirements for visual markings and classification metadata, including dynamic watermarking and the ability to enforce viewing restrictions. Additionally, it highlights the need for robust administration capabilities, allowing for the management of classification and EDRM policies effectively. Overall, the checklist serves as a guide for organizations to assess and compare different email encryption solutions based on their specific needs and compliance requirements.