RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures
MS Word has the Revision feature built-in -Original Message- From: Bailey, Matthew [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 2:12 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures With all do respect, I don't want to argue the symantics of the issue. I understand public keys and digital signatures but that isn't what I need for this solution. I am sorry that the phrases are the same but I am not aware of that the catch phrase is for what I require. What I need is to attach a signature(1) (with a time stamp) to either a word document or a Outlook form. (1)The signature being a digitized version of the persons actual signature. Thanks, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 -Original Message- From: Fyodorov, Andrey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:07 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures Digital Signature means key. Public key. -Original Message- From: Bailey, Matthew [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 1:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I am actually looking for a process for people to sign (digitally) a document then pass it on to the next person. This will be an internal application so the need for an actual key isn't necessary. A date/time stamp would be nice as would some sort of historical tracking. - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 -Original Message- From: knighTslayer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:43 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures Matt, If you mean S/MIME when stating digital signatures, then your solution may be problematic or difficult to achieve. A digital signature only provides security by showing the recipient that the sender is authentic (by checking their certificate is valid) and that the message hasn't been tampered with in transit. It also carries the senders public key for encryption purposes, if configured. As I understand it. The problem with email is that you can never guarantee that the message has been read by the recipient unless you get them to purposely acknowledge the receipt of a message. k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: 13 August 2003 17:46 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I have been asked to research the possibility to use Exchange 2000/Outlook to setup a paperless workflow for certain internal forms (PO's, RFCE's, etc.). We currently have the forms saved (Word Doc) on a common share. It is filled out, printed, and hand delivered to the approving parties. My boss would like to see us use Exchange/Outlook to do a paperless workflow using digital signatures for approval. I have never looked into this so I would appreciate any suggestions from your experiences. I know the solution needs to be easy to use for the end-user and the cheaper the better. TIA, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED
RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures
I am actually looking for a process for people to sign (digitally) a document then pass it on to the next person. This will be an internal application so the need for an actual key isn't necessary. A date/time stamp would be nice as would some sort of historical tracking. - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 -Original Message- From: knighTslayer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:43 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures Matt, If you mean S/MIME when stating digital signatures, then your solution may be problematic or difficult to achieve. A digital signature only provides security by showing the recipient that the sender is authentic (by checking their certificate is valid) and that the message hasn't been tampered with in transit. It also carries the senders public key for encryption purposes, if configured. As I understand it. The problem with email is that you can never guarantee that the message has been read by the recipient unless you get them to purposely acknowledge the receipt of a message. k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: 13 August 2003 17:46 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I have been asked to research the possibility to use Exchange 2000/Outlook to setup a paperless workflow for certain internal forms (PO's, RFCE's, etc.). We currently have the forms saved (Word Doc) on a common share. It is filled out, printed, and hand delivered to the approving parties. My boss would like to see us use Exchange/Outlook to do a paperless workflow using digital signatures for approval. I have never looked into this so I would appreciate any suggestions from your experiences. I know the solution needs to be easy to use for the end-user and the cheaper the better. TIA, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures
D'oh, wrong tree! Thought I had someone to talk to about S/MIME then, I feel so alone. Will it ever take off...?! ;) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: 13 August 2003 18:47 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I am actually looking for a process for people to sign (digitally) a document then pass it on to the next person. This will be an internal application so the need for an actual key isn't necessary. A date/time stamp would be nice as would some sort of historical tracking. - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 -Original Message- From: knighTslayer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:43 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures Matt, If you mean S/MIME when stating digital signatures, then your solution may be problematic or difficult to achieve. A digital signature only provides security by showing the recipient that the sender is authentic (by checking their certificate is valid) and that the message hasn't been tampered with in transit. It also carries the senders public key for encryption purposes, if configured. As I understand it. The problem with email is that you can never guarantee that the message has been read by the recipient unless you get them to purposely acknowledge the receipt of a message. k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: 13 August 2003 17:46 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I have been asked to research the possibility to use Exchange 2000/Outlook to setup a paperless workflow for certain internal forms (PO's, RFCE's, etc.). We currently have the forms saved (Word Doc) on a common share. It is filled out, printed, and hand delivered to the approving parties. My boss would like to see us use Exchange/Outlook to do a paperless workflow using digital signatures for approval. I have never looked into this so I would appreciate any suggestions from your experiences. I know the solution needs to be easy to use for the end-user and the cheaper the better. TIA, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures
With all do respect, I don't want to argue the symantics of the issue. I understand public keys and digital signatures but that isn't what I need for this solution. I am sorry that the phrases are the same but I am not aware of that the catch phrase is for what I require. What I need is to attach a signature(1) (with a time stamp) to either a word document or a Outlook form. (1)The signature being a digitized version of the persons actual signature. Thanks, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 -Original Message- From: Fyodorov, Andrey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:07 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures Digital Signature means key. Public key. -Original Message- From: Bailey, Matthew [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 1:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I am actually looking for a process for people to sign (digitally) a document then pass it on to the next person. This will be an internal application so the need for an actual key isn't necessary. A date/time stamp would be nice as would some sort of historical tracking. - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 -Original Message- From: knighTslayer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:43 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures Matt, If you mean S/MIME when stating digital signatures, then your solution may be problematic or difficult to achieve. A digital signature only provides security by showing the recipient that the sender is authentic (by checking their certificate is valid) and that the message hasn't been tampered with in transit. It also carries the senders public key for encryption purposes, if configured. As I understand it. The problem with email is that you can never guarantee that the message has been read by the recipient unless you get them to purposely acknowledge the receipt of a message. k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: 13 August 2003 17:46 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I have been asked to research the possibility to use Exchange 2000/Outlook to setup a paperless workflow for certain internal forms (PO's, RFCE's, etc.). We currently have the forms saved (Word Doc) on a common share. It is filled out, printed, and hand delivered to the approving parties. My boss would like to see us use Exchange/Outlook to do a paperless workflow using digital signatures for approval. I have never looked into this so I would appreciate any suggestions from your experiences. I know the solution needs to be easy to use for the end-user and the cheaper the better. TIA, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures
Matt, If you mean S/MIME when stating digital signatures, then your solution may be problematic or difficult to achieve. A digital signature only provides security by showing the recipient that the sender is authentic (by checking their certificate is valid) and that the message hasn't been tampered with in transit. It also carries the senders public key for encryption purposes, if configured. As I understand it. The problem with email is that you can never guarantee that the message has been read by the recipient unless you get them to purposely acknowledge the receipt of a message. k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: 13 August 2003 17:46 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I have been asked to research the possibility to use Exchange 2000/Outlook to setup a paperless workflow for certain internal forms (PO's, RFCE's, etc.). We currently have the forms saved (Word Doc) on a common share. It is filled out, printed, and hand delivered to the approving parties. My boss would like to see us use Exchange/Outlook to do a paperless workflow using digital signatures for approval. I have never looked into this so I would appreciate any suggestions from your experiences. I know the solution needs to be easy to use for the end-user and the cheaper the better. TIA, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures
Try http://www.80-20.com. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP Freelance E-Mail Philosopher Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:47 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I am actually looking for a process for people to sign (digitally) a document then pass it on to the next person. This will be an internal application so the need for an actual key isn't necessary. A date/time stamp would be nice as would some sort of historical tracking. - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 -Original Message- From: knighTslayer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:43 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Paperless workflow and digital signatures Matt, If you mean S/MIME when stating digital signatures, then your solution may be problematic or difficult to achieve. A digital signature only provides security by showing the recipient that the sender is authentic (by checking their certificate is valid) and that the message hasn't been tampered with in transit. It also carries the senders public key for encryption purposes, if configured. As I understand it. The problem with email is that you can never guarantee that the message has been read by the recipient unless you get them to purposely acknowledge the receipt of a message. k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bailey, Matthew Sent: 13 August 2003 17:46 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Paperless workflow and digital signatures I have been asked to research the possibility to use Exchange 2000/Outlook to setup a paperless workflow for certain internal forms (PO's, RFCE's, etc.). We currently have the forms saved (Word Doc) on a common share. It is filled out, printed, and hand delivered to the approving parties. My boss would like to see us use Exchange/Outlook to do a paperless workflow using digital signatures for approval. I have never looked into this so I would appreciate any suggestions from your experiences. I know the solution needs to be easy to use for the end-user and the cheaper the better. TIA, - Matt Matthew Bailey LAN Engineer CSK Auto, Inc. Voice: 602.631.7486 Fax: 602.294.7486 _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
