What is 'Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension' in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension - Overview

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: Internet-standard for coding e-mails. However, unlike for MIME, the codes are not used for the correct transfer of extended character sets, but to encrypt and digitally sign e-mails.

Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME) is a security protocol used to encrypt and digitally sign emails. It is based on the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and provides a secure way to exchange messages over the internet. It is part of the BC-SEC Security component of SAP, which provides a comprehensive set of security features for protecting data and applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  S/MIME can be used to encrypt emails sent from SAP applications, such as SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA. To use S/MIME, you must first generate a public/private key pair and then configure the application to use the keys. You can then use the keys to digitally sign emails and encrypt them with the recipient’s public key. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using S/MIME, it is important to keep your private key secure. You should also make sure that you are using strong passwords for your keys and that you are regularly changing them. Additionally, you should ensure that your email server is configured correctly to support S/MIME encryption. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about S/MIME and how to configure it in SAP applications, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use S/MIME with SAP applications.