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Microsoft 365 Message Encryption (OME)

Microsoft 365 Message Encryption (OME)

Overview

For users who require additional email security, USF offers item-level encryption that users can opt into on a per message basis by leveraging Microsoft 365 Message Encryption (OME). The encryption offered by OME is useful in cases where users want an extra layer of security for sensitive information.

Encrypted message recipients that are not using Microsoft 365 (e.g. gmail, outlook.com, yahoo, etc.) will receive a link to the OME portal. They can login with their email address or have a one-time passcode (OTP) sent to them to authenticate.

Microsoft 365 recipients will see a native inline experience and will not need to go through the OME portal.

How do I encrypt a message?

  1. When composing a message, click the Options tab.

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  2. Inside the Options tab, click the ellipsis (…) and select More Options.

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  3. Under More Options, you will see the ability to encrypt the message using S/MIME.

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