InfoPath Security and Internet Explorer

Parts of InfoPath 2003 security depend on Internet Explorer security. InfoPath inherits security settings from Internet Explorer on the user's machine.

Internet Explorer has four security zones:

  • Internet (the default)

  • Local Intranet

  • Trusted Sites

  • Restricted Sites

Each of these security zones has a default set of options. You may assign domains to a zone other than the Internet zone, depending on your own preferences or company/departmental policy.

USER EDUCATION ABOUT SECURITY ZONES

Many users have little or no understanding of Internet Explorer security zones. If company policy allows them free access to the Internet, they may customize options to achieve greater functionality on some sites without realizing ...

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