Microsoft Excel Security Issues

The Microsoft Excel security environment can prove to be cumbersome even for experienced users. In addition, there are numerous methods which an intruder can use to bypass any security aspect of the Microsoft Excel application. Without a doubt, the general consensus is that Microsoft Excel's security environment is weak.

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The following protection measures can be employed in a Microsoft ® Excel spreadsheet:

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o Password to open the workbook
o Password to protect sheet contents
o Password to protect workbook structure
o Password to protect VBA code

The default encryption standard in the Microsoft ® Excel application is weak and commercial password crackers can be used to obtain the "open password" and access the contents of the file. Moreover, other utilities are freely available on the internet which can be used to break the sheet and workbook passwords in a matter of seconds.

In addition, there are no safeguards for ensuring that users do not transfer or make copies of spreadsheets to unauthorized computers neither restricting their usage time. Microsoft has taken steps to increase the strength of the open workbook and VBA password in Microsoft Excel 2007 but these measures alone will not solve the problem of increased data security.

Fortunately, third party software exist which close these security holes and can considerably improve the security of your Microsoft Excel files at a reasonable price. One such software is XLSafe PRO. With XLSafe PRO you can:

o Safeguard your spreadsheets against password recovery software
o Restrict distribution of your spreadsheets by means of hardware and online activation methods
o Protect spreadsheet structure and cell contents automatically based on their type and cell color
o Hide formulae and protect against intrusion tools which are used to break the default Microsoft Excel security
o Add time expiration capabilities to your spreadsheets and many more...

Microsoft Excel Security Issues

XLSafe PRO by DataSafeXL (http://www.datasafexl.com) is the ideal solution for businesses which need full security and control of their spreadsheets.

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