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The default security settings of TIM Enterprise allow for ease of installation and are suitable for the needs of most organisations. However, if your organisation's IT security policy demands it, or you plan to expose the system to an untrusted network such as the Internet, it is recommended you harden the security using the methods described below.
 | NOTE: After changing any of the following settings, you will need to restart the TIM Enterprise service before changes will take effect. |
Blocking invalid login attempts
The system can blacklist the source IP address of a would-be attacker if a number of unsuccessful access attempts are made within a specified period of time. The following two Registry entries determine how many invalid login attempts are permissible before the source IP is blacklisted and, if so, for how long the blacklist will remain in place until further attempts are entertained:-
| Registry String data value | Description |
|---|---|
| FloodFailCount = 0 | Number of attempts |
| FloodLockTime = 60 | Lockout duration |
All Registry keys for TIM Enterprise are located in the following hive:-
Changing the default web server port
If you would like to change the default port used for web traffic you can edit the "WWWServerPort" Registry key.
| Registry String data value | Description |
|---|---|
| WWWServerPort = port number | Port address for webserver to listen on (Default is 80, unless changed during setup) |
Within the Windows Registry, right click and select New, String Value