A Convergence Secure Deployment Checklist

The following security checklist provides guidelines to help you secure Oracle Communications Convergence.

Secure Deployment Checklist

  • Install only the components you require.

  • Lock and expire default user accounts.

  • Use a strong directory server password policy for user authentication.

  • Enforce the use of access controls by using the Authorization Policies.

  • Require clients to authenticate.

  • Restrict network access by doing the following:

    • Use firewalls.

    • Never leave an unnecessary hole in a firewall.

    • Monitor who accesses your systems.

    • Restrict system access by IP addresses.

    • Encrypt network traffic.

  • Apply all security patches and workarounds.

  • Encrypt sensitive information.

  • Contact Oracle Security Products if you discover a vulnerability in any Oracle product.