SECURITY

Notes and Domino ID security
To prevent unauthorized access to servers and applications, secure IBM® Lotus® Notes® and IBM® Lotus® Domino™ IDs. These tasks apply only to Lotus Notes users and Lotus Domino servers.
TaskUse
Require a password for all user and server IDs Prevent an unauthorized user from using an illicitly obtained ID to authenticate with a server
Enforce password quality testing for IDs Prevent unauthorized users from guessing passwords
Assign multiple passwords to server and certifier IDs Require multiple users to enter passwords before gaining access to the ID file to prevent one person from controlling a server or certifier ID
Compare a password with the password stored in the Domino Directory and require users to change their passwords periodicallyPrevent an unauthorized user from using an illicitly obtained ID to authenticate with a server
Compare a Domino public key with the public key stored in the Domino Directory Prevent an unauthorized user from using an illicitly obtained ID to authenticate with a server
Recover lost or damaged IDs Regain access to a user ID file instead of issuing a new ID
Set up a security settings policy document Manage Notes and Internet password properties, such as password synchronization and expiration settings, on an organizational level
Lock the user ID after x minutes of inactivityAutomatically log off servers to prevent an unauthorized user from using the workstation
Use F5 to log off (basic Notes configuration only)Immediately log off servers to prevent an unauthorized user from using the workstation
Save user IDs on a disk instead of on the workstation and keep disks in a safe placePhysically protect user IDs
Locate workstations in a secure area -- for example, a locked roomPrevent unauthorized access to the ID files
Install Smartcard readers on user workstations and have users log in to Notes with SmartcardsPhysically protect user IDs and private Internet keys
For more information on Smartcards, see the topic Domino server and Notes user IDs.

See also