Many companies and users consider mobile access to Exchange data an essential feature. Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) is very popular as it allows this access and many devices have licensed and implement...
Published Sep 05, 2008
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Securing Exchange Data from Unapproved Mobile Devices (or how to block a phone or service from taking data out of your Exchange Server)
On a somewhat related note, why is it necessary to require a password on a mobile device in order to remotely wipe it?
Obviously, using a password on the device is more secure regardless of whether you use ActiveSync or not. But it is exactly the non-protected devices that I am most concerned about and want to be able to remotely wipe.
I would love to be able to wipe lost devices but I know I would get a huge amount of resistance if it also meant requiring a password on the device.
Is there any way to remotely wipe a device without requiring a password also?
Thanks.
Obviously, using a password on the device is more secure regardless of whether you use ActiveSync or not. But it is exactly the non-protected devices that I am most concerned about and want to be able to remotely wipe.
I would love to be able to wipe lost devices but I know I would get a huge amount of resistance if it also meant requiring a password on the device.
Is there any way to remotely wipe a device without requiring a password also?
Thanks.