Understanding Lotus Notes Security and Execution Control List (ECL) Settings

Execution Control Lists (ECLs) are generally 'not well understood' and a relatively 'hidden' security option within the Lotus Notes client. When activated and configured properly with your corporate clients the ECL can provide an excellent security defense to preventing the disastrous effects of defective or malicious code/active content. When overlooked the Lotus Notes client will freely execute all active content sent without hesitation. This article will prepare you your system administrators and your clients for the next generation of hackers who will design 'Email Neutral' viruses that can run freely on both Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook workstations.