Microsoft always state the importance of security best practices in Lync environments. Taking this into consideration, the Lync environment is separated into different security areas and layers. It is not only based on Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption (with certificate service and longer key length), it is well defined in other areas too.

In general, the key areas are:

  • Internet-based access
  • Logon traffic redirection
  • Internal server service segregation
  • Mediation server gateway communication

Document Purpose

The document focuses on the internet directed traffic and communication. This document does not cover other security mechanisms in depth. Also, two-factor authentication is not discussed in this document.

About the Author

Thomas Poett is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Lync. He is a professional, consistent and experienced expect who is technically savvy with over 20 years of experience in IT, telecommunication and software development. He also has extensive experience in business and market development. Thomas specializes in intercultural and business relationships in Asia. He has been very successful in providing leadership on new topics and complex global projects that require interfacing with internal/external teams and ecosystems. Thomas enjoys being an early adopter of visionary technologies.

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