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Encryption requires both the sender and receiver to be using the same encryption methods.
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Encryption requires both the sender and receiver to be using the same encryption methods.

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Outlook has built-in message encryption - but you must first get the RECIPIENT to obtain a email cert (they can get one free <a href="https://www.comodo.com/home/email-security/free-email-certificate.php" rel="ugc">here</a>) and send you a signed mail. you can then encrypt mails to them (if you want replies encrypted, do the same process in reverse; go get yourself a cert, send THEM a signed mail)
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Outlook has built-in message encryption - but you must first get the RECIPIENT to obtain a email cert (they can get one free here [https://www.comodo.com/home/email-security/free-email-certificate.php]) and send you a signed mail. you can then encrypt mails to them (if you want replies encrypted, do the same process in reverse; go get yourself a cert, send THEM a signed mail)

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These options work. &nbsp;I also understand Trend Micro and other vendors provide similar products.
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These options work.  I also understand Trend Micro and other vendors provide similar products.

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btw your public key can be posted anywhere i.e. on a website with no adverse effects it is 'public' and holds no private data
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btw your public key can be posted anywhere i.e. on a website with no adverse effects it is 'public' and holds no private data

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Hello, can anyone recommend any free encryption tools to use with Outlook? &nbsp;I have some HIPPA information that I want to send out and it would be good if the message and the attachments are encrypted. &nbsp;<br />
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I know of ZixMail
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Hello, can anyone recommend any free encryption tools to use with Outlook?  I have some HIPPA information that I want to send out and it would be good if the message and the attachments are encrypted.  

I know of ZixMail

Email Encryption tools

Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft, available as a part of the Microsoft Office suite. Although often used mainly as an email application, it also includes a calendar, task manager, contact manager, note-taker, journal, and web browser.

Outlook

Interactions between email servers and clients are governed by email protocols. The three most common email protocols are POP, IMAP and MAPI. Most email software operates under one of these (and many products support more than one).  The correct protocol must be selected, and correctly configured, if you want your email account to work.