Frett/Barrington Uses MessageGuard to Help it Comply with Government E-mail Security Guidelines and Keep Client Information Confidential

Waukesha, WI (PRWeb) February 26, 2007 -- Frett/Barrington Limited has a new tool for keeping client information confidential and helping it comply with government security regulations for safeguarding e-mail messages containing personal health information, thanks to the MessageGuard™ secure e-mail service from Network Solutions.



Frett/Barrington consults with small businesses to help them determine the optimal benefits to provide their employees, such as group health, life, and disability insurance. "Given the volume of sensitive information that Frett/Barrington works with every day, the need for secure electronic communications with our clients is paramount," said Terry Frett, Principal with Frett/Barrington.

MessageGuard is a subscription service that allows businesses and individuals to easily and affordably send and receive encrypted e-mail messages, knowing that only the intended recipient(s) can open the messages. Customers can send secure e-mail messages and attachments to anyone, even non-MessageGuard subscribers, regardless of the recipient's e-mail service provider. Using award-winning Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) technology, MessageGuard does not require senders of secure e-mail to have an existing relationship with the recipient. This feature sets MessageGuard apart from other e-mail services offering encryption because there is no need to exchange passwords, keys or certificates as required by many competing services.

"MessageGuard was an ideal e-mail encryption service for us because we can send secure e-mail to our clients, and receive secure replies, all from the sender's Outlook mailbox. We don't have to worry that sensitive client data will go to someone other than the intended recipient," said Frett. "We also selected MessageGuard for its low annual cost, ease of use, and scalability--it is an ideal solution for a business world that lacks an encrypted e-mail communication standard."

E-mail security is particularly important for businesses like Frett/Barrington that must comply with federal, state or industry regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rules. HIPAA requires covered entities to maintain the privacy and security of health-care related information, even when distributing such data electronically via e-mail. "MessageGuard has helped our business comply with HIPAA security standards and generally improve the security of our clients' sensitive data as it travels the Internet," continues Frett. "I feel that e-mail encryption is a tool that can benefit all companies, whether they fall under compliance regulations or not."

For more information on secure e-mail services, please visit NetworkSolutions.com. To learn more about Frett/Barrington Limited, please visit frettbarrington.com.

About Frett/Barrington

Since the firm's inception in 1988, Frett/Barrington Limited has grown to be one of the leading employee benefit firms in Southeastern Wisconsin. Frett/Barrington is an independent locally- owned benefits agency serving the Milwaukee area and beyond. Its licensed staff consults with clients to assess their business needs, as well as consulting on benefit plan designs and contribution strategies. Through a comprehensive annual market evaluation, Frett/Barrington works with clients to select the benefit strategy and financial exposure that best fits the employer. Frett/Barrington Limited's outstanding client service and expertise has helped them maintain a 98% client retention rate, and a reputation as "The Employee Benefit Specialists".

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