How can I
configure e-mail and message security in
Outlook 2003?
After installing the
online Certificate Authority (CA) and
after obtaining a user Digital
Certificate signed by your CA you will
now need to configure Outlook 2003 to
use the new message security features.
These features include:
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Message encryption
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Message signing
Note: Before being
able to encrypt or sign messages you
will need to apply for, receive and
install a Digital Certificate designated
for this purpose. For more info please
see the Related Articles section at the
bottom of this page.
In order to configure
Outlook 2003 to use the new message
security settings please follow these
steps:
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Open Outlook.
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Go to Tools > Options
> Security tab.
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In the Encrypted
E-Mail section press the Settings
button.
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In the Security
Settings Name drop-down list make
sure you see a "My S/MIME Settings
(your e-mail)" title appears.
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In the Cryptography
Format make sure S/MIME is selected.
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In the Certificates
and Algorithms section, under
Signing Certificate make sure that
the Digital Certificate you're
previously obtained is listed. If
not, press Choose and browse to the
required certificate.
Note: The
obtained certificate should be
listed automatically, and in most
cases you will not need to modify
any setting.
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In the Encryption
Certificate section, under
Encryption Certificate make sure
that the Digital Certificate you're
previously obtained is listed. If
not, press Choose and browse to the
required certificate.
Note: The
obtained certificate should be
listed automatically, and in most
cases you will not need to modify
any setting.
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To make sure you
always send your Public Key with any
message you send or reply to, select
the "Send these certificates with
signed messages" check-box.
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Click Ok twice.
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