password protect offline folder in outlook 2002

[susan_anderson]

How do I password protect an .ost folder so that when I
work offline, I am prompted for my password?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Since the OST file is tied to the mailbox, and opening the mailbox is tied
to the domain login credentials, you could set up the Exchange server
service to prompt for credentials (advanced properties, set logon network
security=none). I believe you'd be prompted. However, if you're worried
about unauthorized access to your OST file, why not lock your workstation
when you're away from it?

 

[Ray]

A friend of mine works for the state government found his supervior
reading his email. The sup was able to get the password from the MIS
or IT dept.

So, locking the workstation will not work in that situation.

Kind of sucks, don't you think that MS doesn't make that an option? \

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Nobody can "see" a password - they could only change it, and you'd know if
they did. It's the company's mail, if it's their policy that mail on their
systems is their property, that's the way it is. Remember, your sysadmins
can read your mail without logging into your workstation.

A friend of mine works for the state government found his supervior
reading his email. The sup was able to get the password from the MIS
or IT dept.

So, locking the workstation will not work in that situation.

Kind of sucks, don't you think that MS doesn't make that an option? \




"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

Since the OST file is tied to the mailbox, and opening the mailbox
is tied to the domain login credentials, you could set up the
Exchange server service to prompt for credentials (advanced
properties, set logon network security=none). I believe you'd be
prompted. However, if you're worried about unauthorized access to
your OST file, why not lock your workstation when you're away from
it?

 

[Ray]

Somehow his supervisor is getting the mail.

snip--
It's the company's mail
snip--

Sure, but this super is just harassing my friend, you know, the "ole boy system"

Nobody can "see" a password - they could only change it, and you'd know if
they did. It's the company's mail, if it's their policy that mail on their
systems is their property, that's the way it is. Remember, your sysadmins
can read your mail without logging into your workstation.

A friend of mine works for the state government found his supervior
reading his email. The sup was able to get the password from the MIS
or IT dept.

So, locking the workstation will not work in that situation.

Kind of sucks, don't you think that MS doesn't make that an option? \




"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

Since the OST file is tied to the mailbox, and opening the mailbox
is tied to the domain login credentials, you could set up the
Exchange server service to prompt for credentials (advanced
properties, set logon network security=none). I believe you'd be
prompted. However, if you're worried about unauthorized access to
your OST file, why not lock your workstation when you're away from
it?


(e-mail address removed) wrote:
How do I password protect an .ost folder so that when I
work offline, I am prompted for my password?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Tell your friend to take it to HR, then.

Somehow his supervisor is getting the mail.

snip--
It's the company's mail
snip--

Sure, but this super is just harassing my friend, you know, the "ole
boy system"



"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

Nobody can "see" a password - they could only change it, and you'd
know if they did. It's the company's mail, if it's their policy that
mail on their systems is their property, that's the way it is.
Remember, your sysadmins can read your mail without logging into
your workstation.

A friend of mine works for the state government found his supervior
reading his email. The sup was able to get the password from the MIS
or IT dept.

So, locking the workstation will not work in that situation.

Kind of sucks, don't you think that MS doesn't make that an option?
\




"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
message Since the OST file is tied to the mailbox, and opening the mailbox
is tied to the domain login credentials, you could set up the
Exchange server service to prompt for credentials (advanced
properties, set logon network security=none). I believe you'd be
prompted. However, if you're worried about unauthorized access to
your OST file, why not lock your workstation when you're away from
it?


(e-mail address removed) wrote:
How do I password protect an .ost folder so that when I
work offline, I am prompted for my password?