Outlook web app policies
This section describes the configuration of Outlook web app policies within Exchange Online associated with systems built according to guidance in ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
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Instruction
The below tables outline the as built configuration for ASD’s Blueprint for Secure Cloud (the Blueprint) for the Microsoft Exchange admin portal at the following URL:
https://admin.exchange.microsoft.com/#/owapolicies
The settings described on these pages provide a baseline implementation for a system configured using the Blueprint. Any implementation implied by these pages should not be considered as prescriptive as to how an organisation must scope, build, document, or assess a system.
Implementation of the guidance provided by the Blueprint will differ depending on an organisation’s operating context and organisational culture. Organisations should implement the Blueprint in alignment with their existing change management, business processes and frameworks.
Placeholders such as <ORGANISATION.GOV.AU>
, <BLUEPRINT.GOV.AU>
and <TENANT-NAME>
should be replaced with the relevant details as required.
OwaMailboxPolicy-Default
Basics
Item | Value |
---|---|
Name | OwaMailboxPolicy-Default |
Features
Communication Management
Item | Value |
---|---|
Instant messaging | Checked |
Text messaging | Checked |
Exchange ActiveSync | Not checked |
Contacts | Checked |
Linkedin contact sync | Not checked |
Mobile device contact sync | Checked |
All address lists | Checked |
Information management
Item | Value |
---|---|
Journaling | Not checked |
Notes | Checked |
Inbox rules | Checked |
Recover deleted items | Checked |
Security
Item | Value |
---|---|
Change password | Checked |
User experience
Item | Value |
---|---|
Themes | Checked |
Premium client | Checked |
Email signature | Checked |
Weather | Checked |
Places | Not checked |
Local events | Not checked |
Interesting calendars | Not checked |
Time management
Item | Value |
---|---|
Calendar | Checked |
Tasks | Checked |
Reminders and notifications | Checked |
File access
Item | Value |
---|---|
Let users open files attached to email messages when using a public or shared computer | Not checked |
Let users open files attached to email messages when using a private computer | Checked |
Offline access | Always |
Related information
Security & Governance
Design
Configuration
References
- None identified