Home > Ask the Microsoft Exchange Experts > Will Schmied: Server Admin and Mobility Questions & Answers > Enabling encryption with digital certificates on BlackBerry devices
Ask The Exchange Expert: Questions & Answers
EMAIL THIS

Enabling encryption with digital certificates on BlackBerry devices

Will Schmied EXPERT RESPONSE FROM: Will Schmied

Pose a Question
Other Exchange Categories
Meet all Exchange Experts
Become an Expert for this site


Exchange Server tips, tutorials and expert advice
Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us    Add to Google


>
QUESTION POSED ON: 17 March 2009
I'm trying to implement an email encryption solution for my Exchange users. My environment is currently comprised of an Exchange Server, Microsoft Outlook 2003 and BlackBerry mobile devices. We're also using the VeriSign Digital IDs certificate to encrypt and sign email with S/MIME in Outlook 2003, and we would like to enable email encryption on our BlackBerry devices using the same VeriSign certificates. Is this possible? If so, how can we accomplish this? Also, can the BlackBerry email client use the certificate to encrypt the email?


Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us    Add to Google



RELATED CONTENT
Mobile Devices
Top 5 Exchange ActiveSync tips
Windows Mobile 6.5 touts Internet Explorer, OWA improvements
Windows Mobile 6.5 touts ActiveSync and Outlook Mobile improvements
What are your options for sending text messages from Outlook 2007?
Using Mobile Device Manager 2008 server roles in Exchange 2007
Understanding Exchange Server 2007 SP1 mobile security settings
Synchronized Exchange mobile device showing deleted appointment
Which ActiveSync authentication method is best for your mobile device?
Disable ActiveSync in bulk with Exchange Management Shell commands
Configuring ActiveSync authentication in Exchange Server 2007

Email Encryption
Is full email encryption the solution to Exchange security?
When to use a self-signed certificate with Exchange Server 2007
How to protect an Exchange journaling mailbox from email spoofing
Using Exchange Server journaling as an email-archiving solution
Deploying ISA Server as a firewall for Exchange Server mobile devices
How to set up an SSL certificate to encrypt OWA and ActiveSync traffic
SecureZip improves encryption for Microsoft Outlook
A Microsoft Outlook email security tutorial -- 8 tips in 8 minutes
Zip and encrypt Microsoft Outlook email attachments
Microsoft Outlook email encryption simplified

Microsoft Outlook
Outlook 2007 shut-down problems and fixes
Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint calendar dos and don'ts
Free tools facilitate large-scale Outlook and SharePoint integrations
Exchange Mailbag: POP3 settings and Outlook issues
Pros and cons of Outlook 2007's storage engine redesign
Fix Outlook 2007 and SharePoint synchronization breaks
Email issues after configuring hosted Exchange server on laptop
Avoid Outlook 2007 performance issues during repairs
A behind-the-scenes look at Outlook 2007 and SharePoint integration
When to use a self-signed certificate with Exchange Server 2007
Microsoft Outlook Research

RELATED GLOSSARY TERMS
Terms from Whatis.com − the technology online dictionary
bacn  (SearchExchange.com)
email bankruptcy  (SearchExchange.com)
offline folder file  (SearchExchange.com)
OST file  (SearchExchange.com)

RELATED RESOURCES
2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems
Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts
Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary


Although the exact procedures to set up the BlackBerry devices will vary, depending on their models, this can be done. It appears the older models, such as the 8300 and 8800 series, required the use of the Desktop Manager application to get the certificates on the device. The newer 9000 series (Bold) has this ability built in the device.

This reference on BlackBerry's support site discusses S/MIME usage with the 8300/8800 series, and it would be beneficial to read up on the steps to implement S/MIME support. Also, for comparison, here's the BlackBerry support site's information about S/MIME on the newer 9000.

Do you have comments on this Ask the Expert Q&A? Let us know.

Ask a mobile devices question in our IT forum.



Search and Browse the Expert Answer Center
Search and browse more than 25,000 question and answer pairs from more than 250 TechTarget industry experts.
Browse our Expert Advice



Outlook Web Access (OWA) Tips and Advice
HomeNewsTopicsITKnowledge ExchangeTipsAsk the ExpertsMultimediaWhite PapersIT Downloads
About Us  |  Contact Us  |  For Advertisers  |  For Business Partners  |  Site Index  |  RSS
SEARCH 
TechTarget provides technology professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective purchase decisions and managing their organizations' technology projects - with its network of technology-specific websites, events and online magazines.

TechTarget Corporate Web Site  |  Media Kits  |  Site Map




All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2004 - 2009, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Policy 		  TechTarget - The IT Media ROI Experts