Configure Security Modes

You can change your security mode on the Security Editor dialog box.

To configure a security mode

1. In the Current Mode area, select a security mode.

   For example, you might want to change from the default Standard mode to ArchestrA security.

2. Enable or disable the entire security system by selecting or clearing the Security Enabled check box.

   You might want to disable the security system during startup or when maintenance is required.

3. If you are using Standard security mode, you can change information in the following boxes.

   When you are using Operating System or ArchestrA security, these parameters are managed by the operating system or ArchestrA settings. Refer to the appropriate documentation for details.

   Security Restriction	Description
   Retries	Designates the number of requests that a user is permitted to attempt to obtain a security clearance. If the number of retries is exceeded, an error message appears and access is denied. For example, if the retries value is set to 2, the error message appears following the third invalid entry. If desired, an operator may immediately re-attempt to obtain security clearance.
   Password Timeout (Days)	Specifies the time period, in days, that a password is valid. Any passwords older than the set period automatically expire. After a timeout, the user is required to enter their old User ID and Password before security clearance is granted. The user is then required to change their password when security clearance is requested.
   Password Reuse (Days)	Specifies the time period, in days, that must pass before a password can be re-used. This feature prevents operators from repeatedly using the same password.

4. Optionally add comments about the security system configuration.

5. Click Change.