5.5 On-Device Security

After information is on the device, you can secure it in a variety of ways. If you require high levels of security, keep in mind that GroupWise Mobile Server is compatible with a variety of third-party products.

On-disk data encryption protects data stored in memory on a server or device. This type of encryption prevents a user from viewing the actual data on the server or device. For handheld devices, GroupWise Mobile Server works with third-party tools such as Certicom’s movianCrypt*.

Novell also recommends effective device password management.

5.5.1 Requiring a Password For Power On

  1. From the console tree, expand Profile Settings.

  2. Expand General Settings, then select Security/Encryption Settings.

  3. Click Action > Properties, then click the Power-on Password tab.

  4. Select Enforce power-on password, then select the password requirements.

  5. Click OK.

5.5.2 Requiring a Password to Sync

If you cannot store user credentials on the device, you can require the user to enter a password to synchronize.

5.5.3 Enabling or Preventing User Credential Storage on the Device

You can store user credentials on the device or require the user to enter credentials for each synchronization session.

Encrypting User Credentials on the Device

Storing encrypted user credentials on the device is convenient for the user because the device connects automatically several times per day for an “always connected” experience.

Preventing User Credential Storage on the Device

Users must enter a password during each synchronization session if you do not store user credentials on the device. You can set this option using the Intellisync Mobile Suite control.