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Desktop & Laptop Testing Use Cases

Desktop & Laptop Testing Use Cases

Validate DKE core functionality in the primary work environment

Applies to:
Windows 10/11macOSMicrosoft 365 AppsDocument Protection

Overview​

Desktop and laptop testing forms the foundation of DuoKey DKE validation, as these platforms provide the most comprehensive feature set for Microsoft 365 applications. This testing validates core encryption, decryption, and access control functionality in the primary work environment.

Use Case 1: Document Creation & Protection​

Purpose

Validate that DuoKey DKE can successfully encrypt documents at creation time and that the encryption process is transparent to end users while maintaining security.

What to Test

  • Document encryption during creation
  • Label application workflow
  • User experience during protection process
  • Verification that Microsoft cannot decrypt content

Why This Matters

This is the fundamental use case that proves DKE works as intended. If users cannot easily protect documents or if the encryption fails, the entire solution fails.

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10/11 workstation with Microsoft 365 Apps installed
  • User account with DKE pilot permissions
  • DKE sensitivity label configured: "Strictly Confidential – DKE Pilot"
  • DuoKey Cockpit access for verification
1

Launch Application

  • Open Microsoft Word or Excel
  • Create a new document
  • Add sample sensitive content
2

Apply DKE Label

  • Navigate to Sensitivity → Select "Strictly Confidential – DKE Pilot"
  • Observe any prompts or authentication requests
  • Note the time taken for label application
3

Save and Verify

  • Save the document to OneDrive or SharePoint
  • Monitor for encryption indicators in the UI
  • Verify document shows protection status

Success Criteria

Label applies within 10 secondsWithout errors
Document saves successfullyWith DKE protection
Raw content encryptedUnreadable in text editor

Use Case 2: Internal Document Access​

MetricTarget
First accessWithin 30 seconds
Subsequent accessWithin 10 seconds
Audit log entryWithin 5 minutes

Use Case 3: Unauthorized Access Prevention​

Security Validation Points

Access Blocked

Unauthorized users cannot access content

Clear Messages

Informative error messages displayed

Audit Trail

Failed attempts logged

Use Case 4: Performance & Scalability​

Testing Checklist​

Pre-Testing Setup

  • DKE service accessible
  • Test accounts configured
  • Labels published
  • Cockpit access verified

Core Tests

  • Document creation & protection
  • Authorized user access
  • Unauthorized access prevention
  • Performance validation

Cross-App Tests

  • Word document protection
  • Excel spreadsheet protection
  • PowerPoint presentation
  • Outlook email protection

Key Takeaways​

Critical Success Factors

Seamless UX

Protection must be intuitive

Reliable Security

Unauthorized access blocked

Performance

No significant impact

Audit Trail

Complete logging

Mobile Testing

Continue with mobile device validation

External Sharing

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