Hp-UX Convert to a Trusted System

Convert to a Trusted System

HP-UX offers some additional security features such as, a more stringent authentication system, auditing, terminal access control and time-based access control. These are in addition to the normal Unix security mechanisms that are generally available. But to take advantage of these features the system must be converted to a trusted system.* If security is important, it is recommended this be done. To convert a system you would need to:

/usr/sbin/sam

Select "Auditing and Security"

Select "System Security Policy"

Select "YES"

R T

Confirmation

You need to convert to a Trusted System before proceeding. The  conversion process does the following things: 1. Creates a protected database on the system for storing security information.  2. Moves user passwords in "/etc/passwd" to this database  3. Replaces all password fields in "/etc/passwd" with "*" For more details, refer to the "System Security" chapter of the . "System Administration Tasks" manual. . Do you want to convert to a Trusted System now? .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. [ Yes ] [[No ]] ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You will then see a message telling you that you’re converting to a trusted system...

Next you will receive a "Successfully converted to a trusted system" message. Press OK continue.

Time to setup your security policies. The following are recommendations only. Please curtail yours to fix your environment.