Security Technologies in Office XP

Office XP provides several methods for managing application and document security. A basic understanding of how the Office XP security features work can help you create a secure environment for your users’ applications and data. There are six key functional areas of interest for Office XP security, all of which will be discussed in the following sections:

• Digital signatures

• Code signing

• Access controls

• Privacy and confidentiality

• Outlook security enhancements

• Improved data recovery