Securing Recruitment And HR Sector Communications with Mailock

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the recruitment industry faces unique challenges in protecting sensitive data. Recognising this critical need, at Beyond Encryption we have embarked on a strategic expansion to revolutionise email security within the recruitment sector.

This initiative is marked by the significant appointment of industry consultant Steve Searle, underscoring our commitment to elevating data protection practices using our secure email service, Mailock.

The Critical Need For Secure Data Exchange

In the recruitment and HR industries, the daily exchange of personal and financial information is a standard practice. However, this exchange is fraught with risks, including potential breaches of sensitive data such as career histories, addresses, and banking details.

The introduction of GDPR has further heightened the importance of robust data protection measures, making the security of communications a top priority for industry professionals.

Our Strategic Industry Expertise

To navigate the complexities of the recruitment industry's security needs, we welcomed Steve Searle, cofounder and former managing director of Matchtech (now Gattaca plc), as a specialist consultant in recruitment security.

With a history of leading Matchtech through significant growth phases and his experience in enhancing startup ventures, Searle brings invaluable insights into the importance of secure email communications in protecting personal and financial information within the sector.

Steve Searle On The Importance Of Secure Communications

Steve Searle emphasises the critical role of secure email solutions like Mailock in safeguarding the sensitive information routinely handled by recruitment and HR professionals.

"The benefits of secure communications within the recruitment and HR industries are very clear, not least because of the sensitive nature of personal information being transmitted. If you think about the type of data being sent daily, it includes people’s entire career histories, addresses and of course bank details. In a post-GDPR world, we all know how important it is to keep that safe. There’s also the element of protecting financially sensitive information within invoice and payroll functions, where privacy and fraud prevention are critical."

— Steve Searle, Cofounder, Matchtech

He points out the inherent risks associated with traditional email systems and the necessity of adopting advanced security solutions to prevent fraud and ensure privacy, especially in financial transactions related to invoicing and payroll.

Expanding Mailock's Reach

Aiming to address the wide-ranging security needs of the recruitment sector, we plan to extend our Mailock platform to service not only recruiters and HR teams but also umbrella and contractor services, payroll, and CRM software solutions.

This expansion strategy reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive email security solutions across the entire recruitment ecosystem.

Paul Holland On Securing The Recruitment Ecosystem

Paul Holland, our CEO, expresses his enthusiasm for bringing Steve Searle on board, highlighting his instrumental role in the recruitment industry's evolution.

“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Steve on board as such a prominent player in the recruitment industry’s evolution to date. The recruitment sector is a huge ecosystem with its own complex web of support services. Communication security, as ever, remains extremely important for every business within that ecosystem and we’re making it our mission to give them the tools to keep their digital email data, and that of their clients, safe.”

— Paul Holland, CEO, Beyond Encryption

Paul's vision for Mailock is to equip every facet of the recruitment sector with the tools necessary to ensure secure and compliant digital communications, thereby protecting both businesses and their clients from the ever-present threat of cybercrime.

The Technological Edge

Our advanced encryption technology with Mailock is at the forefront of securing email communications against unauthorised access.

Beyond encryption, Mailock offers unique features that allow senders to verify the identity of recipients, ensuring that sensitive information is accessed only by intended parties.

This capability is crucial for maintaining the integrity of personal and financial data and provides a verifiable audit trail of 'Digital Recorded Delivery®,' setting a new standard for secure email communication in the recruitment industry.

Conclusion: A New Era Of Secure Recruitment Communications

The strategic direction undertaken by Mailock, with the support of Steve Searle's industry expertise, represents a significant advancement in the protection of sensitive data within the recruitment sector.

By prioritising the security of email communications, we are setting a new benchmark for data protection, enabling the industry to meet the demands of a digital-first world with confidence and compliance.

Reviewed By:

Sabrina McClune, 05.06.24

Sam Kendall, 05.06.24