Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Email Basics, Protocols and Ports

The video tutorial discusses the importance of emails in daily life, highlighting the two main methods of sending and receiving emails: through web browsers and email clients. It addresses the security issues inherent in email systems due to their initial design, which did not prioritize security. The tutorial explains the protocols and ports used for receiving emails, focusing on IMAP and POP, and their differences in terms of security and convenience. It also covers the protocols for sending emails, such as SMTP, and how secure connections can be established. Finally, the video provides a brief overview of how emails are transmitted between servers and clients.

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