Security Settings

 

SSL

SSL is an encryption protocol for data-in-motion between the device and NotifyLink server.  An SSL certificate must be installed on the web server in order for you to use SSL.  Check with your IT administrator to determine if this feature is available to you.  (SSL is available to NotifyLink On Demand users, as all On Demand servers are equipped with SSL certificates.)

You may enable the SSL encryption when you create your ActiveSync account.

 

You may also enable/disable SSL encryption at a later time through the account settings.

 

1.  Open your Outlook (NotifyLink) account and tap the ellipses to access your account settings.

2.  Tap settings > sync settings.

3.   Scroll down to: Server requires encrypted (SSL) connection

Leave the box checked if your NotifyLink Enterprise Server uses SSL encryption. 

If your server does not use SSL encryption, you will see an error message when you access your account saying that the device is having a problem connecting.  You must disable the SSL feature by removing the check from the box in order to complete your account setup.  

Note:  An SSL certificate must be installed on your web server in order for you to use SSL.  Check with your administrator to determine if this feature is available to you.  NotifyLink On Demand users should leave the box checked, as SSL certificates are installed on all NotifyLink On Demand servers.

 

Password, Lock, and Wipe Features

Require Password and Inactivity Timeout

If your organization’s mobile security policy requires that your device be password protected, you will be prompted to create a password.  You may be required to enter a numeric password that of a specific length or pattern. 

The device will lock after a specified Inactivity Timeout interval.  You must enter your unlock password to access the device. 

To change your password or the inactivity timeout interval:

1.  On the device Home screen, flick left to the App list, and then tap Settings  > lock & wallpaper.

2.  Choose the Screen time-out: 30 seconds, 1, 3, or 5 minutes.

3.  Enter a new password and confirm it by typing it a second time.

 

Wipe on Failed Unlock Attempts

Wipe on Failed Unlock Attempts is a security feature that limits an unauthorized user’s ability to guess your unlock password. 

If the device supports this feature, it will allow only so many attempts before it will delete all data, accounts, and applications from the device, but it will not erase the SD card.

 

Remote Wipe

In the event that your device is lost or stolen, contact your IT Administrator as soon as possible.  The administrator has the ability to issue a Remote Wipe security command to the device from the NotifyLink Administration Web.

The remote wipe will delete all data, accounts, and applications from the device and the SD card.

Note:  For more information on how Windows Phone uses SD cards, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2450831.