In November 2021, we had a cybersecurity company, Grey Castle Security, perform a campus-wide review. One of the issues they identified was the sending of confidential information using insecure methods. As a response, we are beginning to send automated email messages to anyone who emails unencrypted confidential information.

This type of information can be emailed as long as it’s properly protected. See instructions linked below:

Sending and Receiving Encrypted Email Messages (How-to)

For now, anyone who sends an email with unprotected information will receive an automated response, but the email will still be sent. Starting May 1, any outgoing unencrypted emails including confidential information will need to be re-sent with appropriate security precautions.

Questions about this upcoming change? Please contact informationsecurity@drake.edu

— Carla Herling, ITS