Gmail Gets End-to-End Encrypted Protection

Google representatives shared the news: the Gmail email service will be supplemented with end-to-end encryption. The beta version can already be used by those who are subscribed to certain Google Workspace tariff plans.

At the end of last week, Google made an announcement that end-to-end encryption (E2EE) would be implemented in Gmail. This will allow users of the Google Workspace cloud software package to send and receive securely encoded emails regardless of domain. The "client-side" encryption method (an alternative name for the E2EE data encryption method) already works in the Google Drive storage, the Google Meet videotelephony service, and the Google Calendar time management web application.

The end-to-end encryption method activated for Gmail completely blocks the ability of Google servers to access confidential information that is in the body of the letter and attached files. Data is encrypted right in the user's browser before it is transmitted or stored in the cloud. That is why Google servers will technically be unable to intercept client encryption keys and gain access to information with their help.

Google representatives clarified that, in addition to end-to-end encryption, which by default will be implemented in Google Workspace, it will be possible to use your own keys to enhance protection. This will help improve the security of user data.

An enhanced E2EE beta version of Gmail is available today for those who use the software from the Google Workspace suite and subscribe to one of these tariffs: Education Standard, Education Plus or Enterprise Plus. To take part in email testing the new feature, you must send an application before 01/20/2023.