topic Re: /etc/default/security in Operating System - HP-UX

/etc/default/security

Khashru — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:09:23 GMT

I donot have a /etc/default/security file. How can i create one.

Re: /etc/default/security

James R. Ferguson — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:19:46 GMT

Hi Krashru:

As root, do:

# touch /etc/default/security
# chmod 644 /etc/default/security

See the manpages for more information.

http://www.docs.hp.com/en/B2355-60127/security.4.html

Regards!

...JRF...

Re: /etc/default/security

Khashru — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:22:47 GMT

I want to mean that is there any templete for the content of the file. From where i can get a default content that file.

Re: /etc/default/security

RAC_1 — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:27:03 GMT

Check if you have template file in /usr/newconfig/etc dir.
Elseprepae one, by looking at man page of man 4 security

Re: /etc/default/security

Khashru — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:30:46 GMT

can i get a sample one.

Re: /etc/default/security

James R. Ferguson — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:35:18 GMT

HI (again) Khashru:

You simply need to create the file and specify what *you* want in it according to the manpages I referenced.

The format is 'paramter=value' as noted there. Pay attention to the notes with each parameter cited in the manpages. Certain options require certain patches or bundles to be installed to work.

Regards!

...JRF...

Re: /etc/default/security

Khashru — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:41:03 GMT

I want to create the following rule

password 6 character and password history 1. I think the /etc/default/security file should contain the following

MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH=6
PASSWORD_HISTORY_DEPTH=1

correct me if i am wrong.

Re: /etc/default/security

RAC_1 — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:55:18 GMT

correct. go ahead.

Re: /etc/default/security

Mustafa Gulercan — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:59:08 GMT

here is my /etc/default/security file...

have a look attachment

mustafa

Re: /etc/default/security

rariasn — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:20:56 GMT

# touch /etc/default/security
# chmod 666 /etc/default/security

Sample "security" file:

MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH=8
PASSWORD_MIN_UPPER_CASE_CHARS=1
PASSWORD_MIN_LOWER_CASE_CHARS=1
PASSWORD_MIN_DIGIT_CHARS=1
PASSWORD_MIN_SPECIAL_CHARS=1
PASSWORD_HISTORY_DEPTH=3
ABORT_LOGIN_ON_MISSING_HOMEDIR=1
SU_ROOT_GROUP=suroot

ran

Re: /etc/default/security

Muthukumar_5 — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:35:45 GMT

Read security man page.

Create a file as,

# touch /etc/default/security
# chmod 644 /etc/default/security

Put the setting as like,

PASSWORD_HISTORY_DEPTH=3

# Comment to give comments. Normal configuration file as like /etc/hosts etc.

Keep the ownership and permission to give security.

--
Muthu

Re: /etc/default/security

Arunvijai_4 — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:41:59 GMT

Hi Khashru,

It is always better to read man pages before doing any security related stuffs on your system.

# man security for more details.

-Arun

Re: /etc/default/security

Robert Fritz — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 11:23:33 GMT

You may also consider using Bastille, which comes with 11.23 or can be downloaded from HP. It is an easy-to-use security wizard that will help create password policies on your system among other things.

Re: /etc/default/security

Khashru — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:52:06 GMT

I have user the following parameter

MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH=6
PASSWORD_HISTORY_DEPTH=1