The System Security Page
depth in the SOHO Remote Monument Guide located on our Web site:
http:/ /he lp. wat chguard. com/ doc umentati on/defaul t.asp
Setting a System Administrator Name and System Passphrase
Passphrases are a barrier between your computer and anyone trying to break in. They are the first line of defense in computer security. They are, unfortunately, the most frequently overlooked of all security measures. The SOHO System Administrator Name and System Passphrase are designed to protect the SOHO configuration from being altered by someone on your trusted network. In other words, when you have configured a SOHO System Administrator Name and System Passphrase, no one in your office will be able to change (deliberately or accidentally) your firewall settings without the System Administrator Name and System Passphrase.
CAUTION
Take steps to ensure that you do not lose your System Administrator name and passphrase. Once you have enabled System Security protection, there is no other means of accessing your SOHO settings. Should you forget your name or passphrase, the only means of accessing the device requires reverting your SOHO to its factory settings; please see “Resetting a SOHO to the Factory Defaults” on page 23, you will then need to reconfigure your SOHO.
You should change your System Passphrase at least once a month to be secure. A passphrase should be a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that do not spell out common words. It should contain at least one special character, number, and a mixture of upper and lower case letters.
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