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Using Taceo
Content Protection
How Taceo Works
What types of file attachments can I protect?
You can protect nearly any file with the Encrypt Only
feature. Also, Taceo can further safeguard nearly any printable
file type (Microsoft Office documents, Open Office documents,
image files, etc.) with additional rights management.
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How does using Taceo put me in control of my information?
Taceo protects e-mail and documents in transit with encryption. It gives you the ability to maintain control over the data after it has been received by your intended recipient and prevents unauthorized access. You can also apply optional e-mail anti-theft features to prevent unauthorized editing, printing, and forwarding of your e-mail and attachments.
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How do I purchase Essential Taceo?
Single-user yearly subscriptions are $129.95. For specials, promotions, or multiple users, you can find our latest pricing information on our Web site: www.essentialsecurity.com/pricing.htm
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What features does the free version of Essential Taceo offer?
Anyone installing Taceo for the first time can create and send .ecc files using the e-mail anti-theft control features during the 30-day trial period. After 30 days, your use of Taceo is limited to using Taceo for viewing.
You can purchase Taceo at any time.
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What happens if I send secured e-mail using Taceo to recipients who don't have Taceo installed?
When they receive your first protected e-mail they are prompted to download Taceo. Once they install Taceo, your friends can view and create secured e-mail and documents.
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I've received an .ecc attachment. What is this?
An Essential Cryptographic Container (.ecc) is a file in an encrypted format. Essential Taceo converts secure e-mail, documents, and other files into this format. You must download Essential Taceo from http://www.gettaceo.com.to view the contents of an .ecc file.
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What are the basic
system requirements to install Taceo?
Taceo requires these
basic system requirements to run:
- Windows® VistaTM, XP Service Pack 1 or 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4.
- 256 MB of RAM.
- 32MB video card with DirectX 7 support (64MB for Vista)*.
- Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0.
- Internet connection.
- A valid e-mail account.
- Outlook integration requires Microsoft Outlook versions 2007/2003/XP/2000.
*Vista requires a Geforce 6 or Radeon 9700 series video card or greater to
run.
If you have problems installing Taceo e-mail support@essentialsecurity.com or contact your IT administrator.
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Do I need an IT professional to install Taceo?
No. You can download and install Taceo on just about any PC in a matter of minutes.
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Can I use Essential Taceo to send protected e-mails and attachments outside of my organization?
Yes. You can send protected e-mail and attachments to anyone who has an e-mail address.
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What types of content should I protect?
Individuals and businesses should secure any e-mail, document, spreadsheet, etc. that they would not want published on the Internet or forwarded to a competitor.
For additional information on sending Taceo ECCs, please see our ESS Data Collection Policy and How It Works sections.
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Is any of my content stored on an Essential Security Software (ESS) server?
None of your data passes through or is stored on our server. The ESS server authenticates the sender and the recipient.
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What happens when my data is converted into an .ecc?
All the metadata associated with the file is converted to a bitmap format and all identifiable information is removed.
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Can Essential Taceo protected e-mail
or attachments be printed?
Yes, when you select "Print Rights" in Outlook add-in or Taceo's Basic Mode, your recipient can print .ecc contents.
For additional information, visit the How
It Works section of our www.essentialsecurity.com
website.
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What happens if someone forwards a protected message attachment?
The contents of your protected message and files remain protected - no matter where they are sent. Only your intended recipients can access Taceo files. Unintended recipients are prevented from opening the message.
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Do recipients need to download any software to view Taceo protected contents?
Yes. Taceo prompts recipients to download Taceo. Once they Taceo install and activate Taceo, they can view the protected e-mail contents.
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Can I send Taceo files to anyone?
Currently, you can send secured Taceo files to anyone who has an e-mail address and a PC.
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What if I don't use Outlook? Can I still send and receive protected e-mail?
You can use Taceo to create an .ecc that can be attached to any e-mail. You can also open protected e-mail. To read your protected Taceo .ecc, you will need to save the file to your computer.
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What happens if I lose my laptop?
If your laptop or computer is stolen, you can log on to your
account from another computer and deny access to your .ecc files.
For additional information, please visit our "How
It Works" laptop security page.
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What file formats does Essential Taceo support?
Taceo can encrypt almost any file type for secure storage and delivery. Rights management controls has been tested with the following file formats:
Documents
- .doc - Microsoft Word
- .docx - Microsoft Word
- .docshtml - Microsoft Word
- .dot - Microsoft Word
- .emf - Extended Windows Metafile
- .htm - Web Page
- .html - Web Page
- .mht - Microsoft Office - Single Page Web File
- .mhtml - Microsoft Office - Single Page Web File
- .msg - Microsoft Outlook®
- .odt - Open Office/Star Office 2.0
- .pdf - Adobe - Portable Document File
- .ppt - Microsoft PowerPoint
- .pptx - Microsoft PowerPoint
- .pub - Microsoft Publisher
- .rtf - Microsoft WordPad, Outlook®
- .sdw - Open Office Text Document
- .sxw - Open Office Text Document
- .txt - Notepad, Microsoft Outlook® - Unicode Text
- .vsd - Microsoft Visio
- .wp - Corel WordPerfect Document
- .wp5 - Corel WordPerfect Document
- .wpd - Corel WordPerfect Document
- .xls - Microsoft Excel
- .xlsx - Microsoft Excel
- .xlshtml - Microsoft Excel
- .xlt - Microsoft Excel
Images
- .bmp - Image - Bitmap
- .gif - Image - Graphics Interchange Format
- .jpeg - Image - Joint Photographic Experts Group
- .png - Image - Portable Network Graphics
- .tiff - Image - Tagged Image File Format
- .wmf - Windows Meta File
Other
- .dwg - Auto-Cad Drawing Database (static image only)
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How is Taceo different than other e-mail security products?
Taceo provides both strong encryption and powerful e-mail anti-theft
controls. Taceomail is protected while stored, in transit, and
after it arrives on the authorized recipient's desktop. Taceo
users can also select anti-theft controls - such as editing,
printing, and forwarding - to determine how a recipient uses
the e-mail contents.
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Will Essential Taceo work on a Mac? Is there a version for handheld or wireless devices?
No, not at this time. We are diligently working towards releasing
a Mac and mobile compatible version of Essential Taceo in the
near future. Please check our news page for updates.
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