What is the difference between email encryption in transit and encryption at rest?

In transit protects the message while it is being sent between servers; at rest protects the message when it is stored on a device or server

In transit uses symmetric encryption; at rest uses asymmetric encryption

In transit is used for outgoing emails; at rest is used for incoming emails

In transit encrypts the subject line only; at rest encrypts the body of the message

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