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date: 15 Mar 2006 03:48:59 -0800,    group: microsoft.public.exchange.mobility        back       


Security concerns with Exchange SP2 AKU-2   
I'm just running some tests to see if the 'direct push' solution is
suitable for our company. I've run into a few concerns around security.
I'm hoping I can find a way around these issues otherwise they will be
show-stoppers for us, any help appreciated:

1) I want to enforce strong password use on users devices. I can see
how to enforce this to all users. The issue is that at the moment I
can't see any way to stop end users setting a password 'hint' for
themselves on the device that is too obvious (or just contains their
password). I've noticed this 'hint' pops up conveniently on the device
after a number of failed password attempts (presumably for any 'would
be hacker's convenience). How do I enforce the password hint to be off
on the device?

2) How can I only enable the 'direct push' service for certain users or
groups of users. I don't want to switch everything on to all users all
at once and I want to have a rough idea of who is using the service.
The only way I can see is to enable on a global level and then disable
all users who I don't want to have it in AD. Any ideas how I can do
this more efficiently?

3) If users untick the 'This server requires an encrypted (SSL)
connection' box on the server settings screen in Activesync, does that
mean that their AD credentials will be winging their way over the air
in clear text / unencrypted? (Granted they won't be able to sync
because we don't allow unencrypted connections but I'm worried about
the possibility of those credentials being out there.)

4) Is there any way I can stop users saving attachments to an SD card?
Again, I'm concerned because if users switch this on then those files
will still be there after a 'remote wipe' (which doesn't touch the SD
card as far as I can see) and the attachments are likely to be
sensitive.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

K
date: 15 Mar 2006 03:48:59 -0800   author:   unknown

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