User accounts
As a default, e.g. during factory acceptance, two default accounts are set-up on the server. The administration account for the LINUX Operating System (OS) and an account to administrate the NMS server software. For pure client computers set-up on a Windows® OS it is also possible to use the Windows® administration account for both purposes.
User accounts should then be added on an individual basis. It is recommended to use Active Directory for user account creation and management. Also refer to [1KHW029190] Application Note – FOXMAN-UN Integration with Active Directory (AD).
It is highly recommended that the customer changes the passwords provided by Hitachi Energy to their own strong password. Responsibility for the passwords is with the customer, Hitachi Energy has no means to reset the password. For requirements on passwords refer to [1KHW029185] FOXMAN-UN R18 RHEL9 CIS Hardened Installation or later versions of that document.
Non-observance could result in equipment damage.
Non-observance of security measures conceals security risks. Therefore:
→ Enforce password change defining a lifespan and a password cycle through the facilities of the OS.
→ Use administrator accounts for installation and maintenance only.
→ Create operator accounts with minimal required privileges.
→ Password must meet “strong password” definition as defined by the customer policy.
→ Remove unused accounts.