Securing OWA
In order to effectively implement Outlook Web Access (OWA) and allow employees to have seamless access to email, you must provide external access to users. This, of course, creates a security weakness in your network because of open ports. Your senior administrator wants you to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of implementing OWA and answer the following questions:
- Do the benefits of implementing OWA outweigh the security concerns? Why or Why not?
- What port does OWA use by default? Can this port be changed? What issues may arise from changing the port? What measures do you recommend to mitigate the issues?
- What are your thoughts on the implementation of a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to limit remote access?
- Include references