/etc/default/security

[Khashru]

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

[James R. Ferguson]

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...

[Khashru]

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.

[RAC_1]

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

[Khashru]

can i get a sample one.

[James R. Ferguson]

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...

[Khashru]

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.

[RAC_1 · Accepted solution]

correct. go ahead.

[Mustafa Gulercan]

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

have a look attachment


mustafa

[rariasn]

# 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

[Muthukumar_5]

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

[Arunvijai_4]

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

[Robert Fritz]

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.

[Khashru]

I have user the following parameter

MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH=6
PASSWORD_HISTORY_DEPTH=1