Is your Gmail account safe against unauthorized users? This presentation helps you understand: a. Why is Gmail Security important? b. Tips to Increase your Gmail Security c. How Quick Heal helps you secure your email account against phishing and scam emails

1. Gmail Security

2. Topics of Discussion:
• Gmail - Brief Information
• Why is Gmail Security Important?
• Security Features Provided By Gmail
• SecuringYour Gmail Account
• Interesting Facts & Cases
• How Can Quick Heal Help?

3. Gmail - Brief Information
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4. POLL 1

5. Why Is Gmail Security Important
• Your Gmail messages last for ever. So does the information inside
the Gmail message!
• Some sensitive data contained in Gmail Messages :
Banking Information
Account Numbers
Salary Slips
Personal Information
Photographs
Private Messages
Professional Information etc.

6. • Lastly For Google - "One Password,All Of
Google" i.e. same username password
combinations for Gmail,YouTube, Picasa,
Google+ and a plethora of other Google
Products.
• All the information on these platforms is at
risk with a hacked GmailAccount &Vice
Versa
Why Is Gmail Security Important?

7. Security Features
Provided By Gmail

8. Security Features Provided By Gmail
Attachment Scanner
• Gmail automatically scans every
attachment for viruses.
• If a virus is detected, the message is
rejected with a notification to the sender.
• Attachments with viruses cannot be
uploaded or downloaded in Gmail.

9. Security Features Provided By Gmail
Spam Filtering
• Text Filter: Filters messages containing
'Spammy Phrases' & 'Intentional
Misspellings'.
• Blacklists:Google maintains a list of
blacklisted email id's & their messages
invariably end up in the Spam folder of the
receivers.
• Client Filters:The spam filters use client
identity and history to block malicious e-
mails they send.

10. Security Features Provided By Gmail
HTTPS
• Gmail always uses an 'encrypted HTTPS
connection'
• This ensures, no one can intercept your
messages when you check or send an email.

11. POLL 2

12. SecuringYour Gmail
Account - A Step by
Step Guide

13. SecuringYour Gmail Account
Step I. Login to Gmail >> Go to Account
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14. SecuringYour Gmail Account
Step II. Click Get Started
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15. SecuringYour Gmail Account
Step III. Under Add Recovery Information add your phone number and alternate
email address.These will help Google reach you if any unusual activity is detected on
your account.
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16. SecuringYour Gmail Account
Step IV.Click Done, and move to Check your recent activity section.
Here, you can check how many times your Gmail/Google account has been logged
into using browsers and apps.
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17. SecuringYour Gmail Account
StepV. If everything looks good, move to the next check point called Check your
Account Permissions.
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18. SecuringYour Gmail Account
StepVI. Once you are done with the Security Checkup, click Continue to account
settings.
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19. SecuringYour Gmail Account
StepVII. HereYou will see an option for 2-step verification
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20. Other StepsTo Boost Gmail Security
• Set Strong Passwords - A CombinationOf Uppercase & Lowercase letters, numbers &
Symbols. Avoid - DOB's, Name's, Spouse's names etc.
• Set Unique Passwords for every account -This ensures safety in case one of the accounts is
compromised
• Avoid Setting Auto Responders - They respond indiscriminately to forged and legitimate
email & when they reply to spam emails, they themselves become a source of spam.
• Avoid setting vacationAuto Responders with location Information.
• Always Sign Out once you are done.

21. POLL 3

22. Interesting Facts &
Cases

23. Interesting Fact
• Google Drive Offered 2GB Of Free Storage
For DoingA Quick Security Checkup Until
17th February 2015
• This clearly shows the importance Google
gives to the user Account Security.

24. Analysis Of Leaked Gmail Passwords -
Sep 2014

25. POLL 4

26. How Can Quick Heal
Help with Email
Security

27. How Can Quick Heal Help withYour
Email Security
Quick Heal Products give cloud-based email security that blocks spam, phishing, and
infected emails from reaching your Inbox.
• AntiSpam blocks spam, phishing, junk, and other unwanted mails from reaching your Inbox.
• Quick Heal Products use live, cloud-based protection to check for suspicious files restricting
malware before it reaches your inbox

28. How Can Quick Heal Help withYour
Email Security

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30. References:
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmail
• http://www.visualistan.com/2014/06/things-you-should-know-about-gmail.html
• http://www.upgrademag.com/web/infographic-things-know-gmail/
• http://money.cnn.com/2014/04/01/technology/gmail/
• http://blogs.quickheal.com/wp/6-easy-steps-to-tighten-your-gmail-security/
• https://support.google.com/mail/answer/25760?hl=en
• https://support.google.com/mail/checklist/2986618?hl=en
• https://blog.lastpass.com/2014/09/the-scary-truth-about-your-passwords-an-analysis-of-the-gmail-leak.html/