Lucent Technologies MERLIN LEGEND Release 6.1 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual page 350

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 555-661-140
Other Security Hints
Use the Security Violations Notification options (Mailbox Lock or
Warning Message) to alert you of any mailbox break-in attempts.
Investigate all incidents.
Review security policies and procedures and keep them up-to-date.
Choosing Passwords
Passwords should be the maximum length allowed by the system.
Passwords should be hard to guess and should not contain:
All the same numbers (for example, 1111, 666666)
Sequential characters (for example, 123456)
Numbers that can be associated with you or your business, such as
your name, birthday, business name, business address, telephone
number, or social security number.
Words or commonly used names.
Passwords should be changed regularly, at least on a quarterly basis. Recycling
old passwords is not recommended. Never program passwords (or
authorization codes or barrier codes) onto a speed dial button.
Improving Physical Security
You should always limit access to the system console (or attendant console)
and supporting documentation. Following are some recommendations:
Keep the system console and supporting documentation in an office
that is secured with a changeable combination lock. Provide the
combination only to those individuals having a real need to enter the
office.
Keep telephone wiring closets and equipment rooms locked.
Keep telephone logs and printed reports in locations that only
authorized personnel can enter.
Issue 1
August 1998
Page A-24