Modifying System Security Parameters
The MERLIN Messaging System provides the following features to help protect
your system against toll fraud:
- Transfer Restrictions - When this feature is activated, *8 transfers,
Automated Attendant direct extension transfers and Personal Operator transfers
are restricted to extensions that are included in the MERLIN Messaging extension
list. The extension list includes extensions assigned as Automated Attendant
extensions. Mailbox extensions, Transfer-Only Extensions, Fax Extensions and
the Call Answer Service Operator Extensions.
- Security Alert - Setting a minimum password length of six digits
or greater is highly recommended to help discourage hackers. If you choose
a setting of less than six digits, the system reminds you that a setting of
six or more digits makes your system less vulnerable to toll fraud.
- Minimum Password Length -is the minimum number of digits users must
enter when setting a new password for their mailbox. The factory setting is
six digits; this setting can be changed to 0-15 digits.
You can modify two Merlin Messaging System security features (Transfer Restrictions
and Minimum Password Length). These features are designed to enhance system
security and reduce the risk of toll fraud and abuse by unauthorized users.
They are: