1 Minimum Security Configuration Guide

This guide describes essential security management options for the following applications:

• Oracle Argus Analytics
• Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition

This guide presents the following security guidelines and recommendations:

• Configure Strong Password on the Database and WLS
  
• Close All Open Ports not in Use
  
• Disable the Telnet Service
  
• Disable Other Unused Services
  
• Check External Links Vulnerable to the Account Data
  
• Enable SSL for Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  
• Set Up Session Timeout in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  
• Log Security Restrictions
  
• Create a New Security Realm
  
• Delete the MAPVIEWER Component in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition