Attachment blocking in Exchange/Outlook

[Guest_imported]

We are currently running Exchange 5.5 and Outlook 2000 on a Windows NT Server. Due to the security "upgrades" in Outlook 2000, all executable files are being blocked at the sender as well as the recipient. What this means is that we cant even send executable file types (including MS Office files) internally. Im looking for some control over this. So far all that Ive found is a white paper that involves setting up a public form to define the security. What the white paper doesnt mention is that the process is applied to the current user and you must be an administrator to apply it (an administrator cannot set it up for someone else due to the nature of the process). Now, I have seen vague references in Outlook help files that say that the Outlook rules can be managed from the Exchange server but Ive looked all through my 5.5 server and see no such option. Im wondering if it isnt referring to Exchange 2000. If anyone can offer some insight, I would appreciate it.

 

[JazzGeek]

Why would you want to take the risk of sending any executible file to anyone, anywhere? Not worth it and no reason for it. Just intruct your users on how to ZIP up a file the want to send, and you're set.

With Exchange 2000, you can set SOME of those Outlook options, but not many. With Exchange 5.5, you cannot set hardly any Outlook options. You cannot send and receive executible attachments only within your orgaznization and no where else. Doesn't work that way. It's all or nothing. If you get a high-end anti-virus and firewall, then you can alter some of these attachment blockings there.

 

[yizhar]

HI.

I agree with the previous post, do not allow executables in email.
If you do, then think what will happin when a virus infects a single workstation no matter how, and don't count on your anti virus program or blocking external attachments only to be enough.

Anyway, here are some additional links for reading:

http://www.slipstick.com

http://www.swynk.com

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q263297

Bye
Yizhar Hurwitz

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