Shared Security Podcast The Current and Future State of Email Security with Andy Yen, CEO of Proton
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Aug 14, 2023 
Andy Yen, the CEO and founder of Proton, shares his insights on the evolution of email security. With a background in particle physics and experience at CERN, he discusses the shift towards privacy-focused email services. Yen highlights the importance of using email aliases for enhanced security against phishing and spam. He also addresses the dual role of AI, noting its potential to both improve and threaten email safety. Finally, he outlines Proton’s mission to foster a privacy-centric ecosystem, emphasizing user empowerment in the digital age.
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CERN To Privacy Startup
- Andy shares his background as a particle physicist who worked at CERN and connects science to the origins of the web.
- He frames Proton's mission as defending democracy and user freedom, driven by scientific problem‑solving values.
Email Is Identity, Not Just Messaging
- Email serves as both a communication tool and a core digital identity tethered to your entire online life.
- Because email is identity, breaches of addresses create far larger, long-lasting risks than leaked passwords.
Use Email Aliases For Isolation
- Use unique email aliases for different services so a single breach can't expose your primary address.
- Disable an alias if it starts receiving spam or phishing to cut off that attack vector immediately.