Case Study: Chisago County achieves seamless, secure email communications with OpenText Cybersecurity (Zix Email Encryption)

Counting on Security Chisago County says yes to Zix for email encryption

Chisago County, Minn., a fast-growing county in the state and among the top 100 growth counties in the U.S., needed a simple, reliable way to send and receive confidential information by email while meeting regulatory requirements like HIPAA and the Minnesota Data Practices Act. Before adopting a solution, staff were unable to use email for anything remotely confidential, limiting efficient communication across departments and with partners.

The county implemented Zix Email Encryption, which automatically encrypts messages via the ZixDirectory without requiring additional software, training, or key management. As a result, all necessary county emails—ranging from criminal investigation details to medical records and Social Security numbers—are now securely exchanged, enabling compliance, seamless interagency communication, and increased public trust.

Chisago County

Jon Eckel

Director of Management of Information and Communications Systems