There are three types of content that you can create within AKO/DKO. They are: File Communities Folders Files File Communities (folder icon with two heads within it) A file community is a broad grouping for folders; most often they are simply mirrored from Army and DoD organizations. There are little permissions that are set at this level. […]
Posts Categorized: Encryption
What is the Certificate Error when I access AKO?
There has always been a certificate warning with regards to the AKO/DKO portal. In IE version 6 this message was a pop-up that gives you details about the certificate and the warning and what it is for; and clicking the ‘yes’ button would simply take you in to the portal. This is the same case […]
Digitally Signing and Encrypting Emails
To digitally sign or encrypt emails you will need to: Enable the S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) option on your AKO/DKO webmail. Have your internet browser configured to work with S/MIME. Using Internet Explorer as your browser requires having your ActiveX Controls enabled and permissions to install them. If you use Firefox then you must […]
How do I access the ‘DoD Global Directory Service (GDS)’ site?
DoD Global Directory Service (GDS) is a Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise-wide search engine. It allows DoD personnel names, e-mail addresses, and DoD PKI email encryption certificates to be searchable via the web. GDS pulls information from PKI directories and Designated Data Sources (DDSs) within the Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies (C/S/As). NOTE: This information is provided as […]
