Bracket Email Encryption Overview
Bracket Email Encryption is a highly secure, user-friendly service that uses AES-256 encryption with geographically distributed keys and automatic key rotation to enable password-free, expiring, device-locked sign-in links for sending encrypted emails and files from any email client or browser without software installation, featuring message activity logs, MX-free Office 365 deployment, and advanced security measures like geolocation and device fingerprinting.
High security
Messages are encrypted using AES-256 standards and geographically distributed keys.
Fewer support tickets
No more lost passwords! Fool-proof sign-in mails you a secure, expiring link.
Unrivaled flexibility
Send secure encrypted email and safely transfer files from any email app or web browser.
A new way to use outbound email encryption
Bracket is designed to be an ideal encrypted email service. It removes the need for installing software, creating accounts, or remembering passwords. Users can securely send encrypted email and files with ease.
Key Features
- Encrypted messages and files are accessible from a secure, easy-to-use portal.
- Message activity log for accountability.
- Works on any device with no feature degradation.
MX-free for Office 365
A standalone version of Bracket can be deployed for Office 365 with no need to change MX records to route through Mailprotector’s filtering services.
- Completely automated setup
- Instant deployment to users
- Automatic user sync
Ultra-secure data encryption
Bracket uses a distributed, multi-layer AES-256 encryption design with automatic key rotation, ensuring state-of-the-art security for email data.
Lightning fast sign in without sacrificing security
Securely sign in without a password
Request to sign in using your email address, then click the secure link from your inbox. Bracket includes extra security measures, making it more secure than password logins.
Expiring, one-time-use links
Sign-in links expire 15 minutes after delivery and only work once.
Geolocation of sign-in requests
Sign-in request notifications include the requesting device IP and approximate location.
Advanced device fingerprinting
Sign-in links only work from the device that originally requested access. If a different device attempts to sign in, the link is invalidated and the session is blocked.
Send from any email client on any OS
Bracket allows sending encrypted email from any email client or operating system, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Linux, or PC.
No apps or plugins to install
To send an encrypted email with Bracket, just wrap the subject in brackets and send. No additional apps or plugins are required.
Ephemeral message storage
All data is temporary and there are no mailbox quotas. By default, messages expire in 1 year, but users can set messages to expire sooner.
Personal data keys
A personal data key gives users control of their encrypted message data. When enabled, all messages require the personal data key to decrypt, and this key is never stored in Bracket.
Journaling
Bracket allows seamless archive integration, enabling automatic journaling of data to an archive. The optional 'Export to Inbox' feature allows users to securely transfer messages to their normal email inbox.
Common email encryption questions
How do I encrypt my email with Bracket?
To encrypt an email, put [brackets] around the subject line and send. No additional apps, plugins, or passwords are required.
Can I use Bracket with my email API point solution?
API point solutions cannot do outbound email encryption. Encryption is only possible with a complete email security platform delivered through a secure email gateway.
What is the maximum file size I can send with Bracket?
Bracket allows files up to 1GB and up to 25 files per secure message.
Does my email platform matter?
Bracket works across all platforms, regardless of where users are hosted.
Is Bracket really patented?
Yes. Mailprotector holds U.S. Patent No. 10708244 for Bracket® as a system and method for email encryption, storage, and transmission of digital information.
Is Bracket HIPAA compliant?
Yes, Bracket meets HIPAA compliant email encryption standards.
What type of encryption does Bracket use?
Bracket messages are encrypted using AES-256 standards with geographically distributed keys.
Who uses Bracket Share?
Anyone can use Bracket Share, including CPAs, attorneys, financial professionals, and health care providers.
How do customers get to my Bracket Share page?
The Bracket Share URL can be customized from the Bracket portal. Users often include the URL in their email signature or on their company website profile.
Is Bracket Share an extra charge?
The “Share” feature is included with every Bracket license.
When would I use MXless Bracket?
MXless Bracket is for organizations that cannot change their email flow away from Microsoft 365. It can be deployed through rules in M365.
Is MXless Bracket a different version of Bracket?
No. The MXless version simply means you don’t have to change the domain’s MX records. M365 is configured to handle some of the work.
Does MXless Bracket only work with Microsoft 365?
Yes. Support for Google Workspace may be added in the future. On-premise Exchange deployments are not supported for the MXless option.
Can MXless Bracket be deployed for specific users?
Yes. There are options to manage which users get licensed for Bracket. The Partner Success team can provide details.
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Tekie Geek MSP Testimonial
Mike Bloomfield of Tekie Geek highly recommends Mailprotector's Bracket, an easy-to-use, plugin-free encrypted email solution featuring multi-layer AES256 encryption, cross-platform compatibility, automatic key rotation, and advanced security measures, which he praises for its seamless administration and effectiveness since switching from a competing vendor two years ago.
Bracket Email Encryption Testimonial from The20MSP
Tim Knarr of The20MSP praises Mailprotector's Bracket as the easiest-to-use encrypted email solution with seamless setup, directory synchronization, and strong security features like AES256 encryption and two-factor authentication, highlighting its user-friendly, plugin-free design that integrates effortlessly across email clients and is part of Mailprotector's comprehensive, MSP-focused SaaS email security platform.
MX-Less Bracket Implementation
Cody from Mailprotector explains their new MX-Less Bracket feature, which allows setting up Bracket on Office 365 without any DNS changes by automatically creating necessary connectors and rules through an admin login, enabling bracket-based email processing without routing through Mailprotector's filters.
Bracket Email Encryption Testimonial from Jason Etheridge of Logic Speak
Jason Etheridge of Logic Speak praises Mailprotector’s Bracket Email Security for its platform-agnostic, client-install-free encryption solution that enables users to easily send encrypted emails worldwide by simply adding brackets around the subject line, resulting in higher adoption, fewer support issues, and seamless use across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or mixed environments.
Bracket Email Encryption & Encrypted File Sharing
Bracket simplifies email encryption by allowing users to encrypt messages from any device or client simply by enclosing the subject in brackets, eliminating the need for accounts or software installation, and also includes Bracket Share for secure file sharing up to 1GB.
Alvarez Technology Group Testimonial: Switching to Mailprotector Email Security & Encryption
Luis Alvarez of Alvarez Technology Group praised Mailprotector's HIPAA-compliant email security and encryption platform—especially its user-friendly Bracket encryption system and dedicated U.S.-based support—after switching from a previous vendor that caused a nearly ten-day email outage.