The Security Center Hardening Guide 5.12 includes the following new enhancements.
New topics
- (Web App Server) Changing the default Web App Server port
- (Web App Server) Disabling support for unused features in the Web App Server
- (Web App Server) Changing the certificate on the Web App Server role
- (Windows) Applying the latest security updates on the OS running Security Center
Updated topics
- (User Management) Changing the default administrator password in Security Center
- (User Management) Using a local service account for Genetec Server
- (User Management) Changing the logon password for Security Center servers
- (User Management) Activating auto lock or auto disconnect on desktop clients
- (User Management) Restricting client application connections to a specific Directory
- (Genetec Update Service) Keeping Security Center up to date with Genetec Update Service (Basic)
- (Video) Upgrading video unit firmware
- (Video) Connecting to cameras through HTTPS
- (Access Control) Using dedicated users with restricted privileges for Global Cardholder Synchronizer roles
- (Access Control) Using secure reader connections
- (Access Control) Deactivating peer-to-peer and global antipassback for the Access Manager role
- (Logging) Logging activity trails for security-related events
- (Database) Avoiding connections to SQL Server with an account that has administrative privileges
- (Database) Encrypting communication between databases and Genetec services
- (Windows) Applying the latest Windows security baselines
- Windows) Using BitLocker full volume encryption
NOTE: The Web Server section and its topics have been updated to specify
Web Client.
Other changes
- Updated the topic sequence to align with the Security checklist in the Security score widget in Security Desk.
- Revised the topic titles to better match the Security checklist in the Security Score widget in Security Desk.