BigHand Outlook Send Assistant

BigHand Outlook Send Assistant is a software solution designed by BigHand to enhance email security and mitigate the risk of accidental disclosure of sensitive information. According to the vendor, this tool is aimed at small to large-sized companies and is commonly used by legal professionals and law firms, corporate professionals and organizations, financial services professionals and firms, healthcare professionals and organizations, as well as government agencies and public sector organizations.

Key Features

Email Recipient Checking: According to the vendor, BigHand Outlook Send Assistant provides an additional layer of security by checking email recipients before sending or replying to emails. It aims to prevent emails from being sent to unintended recipients, distribution lists, and external recipients, reducing the risk of accidental disclosure. The software allows users to customize warning prompts to align with their organization's requirements. It also alerts users when they are about to reply to everyone on an email thread or send emails to external recipients outside of their company.

Specific Email Address Warnings: The vendor states that users can manage specific email address warnings, which notify them when they may be emailing someone they should not be contacting.

BCC Feature: According to the vendor, the BCC feature notifies recipients when they have been blind carbon copied on an email, indicating that the message might contain sensitive information that requires careful consideration in sharing.

Missing Attachment Warning: The software prompts users when they forget to attach files to their email messages, helping them avoid sending incomplete messages.

Sensitive Words Feature: According to the vendor, BigHand Outlook Send Assistant alerts users when sensitive terms are used in the email message, subject line, or email body. This feature provides users with an opportunity to review and make edits before sending the message.

Subject Line Character Length Warning: The software provides a warning for subject line character length, helping users avoid sending emails with excessively long subject lines.

Fast Implementation: According to the vendor, BigHand Outlook Send Assistant offers a quick setup process, allowing users to have the software up and running in under 10 minutes. This ensures organizations can quickly benefit from enhanced email security without significant delays or disruptions.