Storing Ifolder 3.X Data Nonencrypted On The Server; Preventing The Propagation Of Viruses; Backing Up The Ifolder Server - Novell IFOLDER 3.X - SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE 08-15-2006 Administrator's Manual

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2.17 Storing iFolder 3.x Data Nonencrypted on
the Server
iFolder 3.x uses SSL to encrypt data exchanges between the client and enterprise server and the user
Web browser and the Web Access server. The client and server do not store iFolder data in encrypted
format. This is different than iFolder 2.1x, which provides passphrase-based encryption. Users and
administrators need to be aware of this to determine which users have data that is eligible to an
iFolder 3.x system. Some users might need to continue to use the iFolder 2.1x services.
For information, see
iFolder 3.x Administration

2.18 Preventing the Propagation of Viruses

Because iFolder is a cross-platform distributed solution, there is a possibility of a virus infection on
on platform migrating across the iFolder server to other platforms, and vice versa. You should
enforce server-based virus scanning to prevent viruses from entering the corporate network.
You should also enforce client-based virus scanning. For information, see
Scanner Settings for iFolder

2.19 Backing Up the iFolder Server

Backup of iFolder user data and configuration data should be performed regularly. Backup media
should be stored in a secure offsite facility.
During backup and restore, the iFolder data itself is not encrypted. If the iFolder store and the
backup media are on different computers, use SSL to transfer data between the computers. It is not
necessary to use SSL if the iFolder store and backup media are on the same computer.
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For sensitive data, use one of the following methods to encrypt the backup of data:
• Encrypt the data itself if the application that creates the data supports encryption. For example,
• Use backup software that is able to encrypt data as you back it up. This method has
• Use an encryption appliance that encrypts sensitive backup media as data is backed up.
If you transport and store media offsite, use a company that specializes in media shipment and
storage. This way, your tapes are tracked via barcodes, stored in environmentally friendly
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