Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise 3.6 Security Configuration Guide

PREFACE

As part of an effort to improve its product lines, Dell EMC periodically releases revisions of its software and hardware. Some functions that are described in this document might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product release notes provide the most up-to-date information about product features.

Contact your Dell EMC technical support professional if a product does not function properly or does not function as described in this document. This document was accurate at publication time. To ensure that you are using the latest version of this document, go to https://www.dell.com/support.

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The Security Configuration Guide intends to be a reference. The guidance is provided based on a diverse set of installed systems and may not represent the actual risk/guidance to your local installation and individual environment. It is recommended that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual environments and take appropriate actions. All aspects of this Security Configuration Guide are subject to change without notice and on a case-by-case basis. Your use of the information contained in this document or materials linked herein is at your own risk. Dell reserves the right to change or update this document in its sole discretion and without notice at any time.

Scope of the document

This document includes information about security features and capabilities of Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise. Also, use this document to:

Understand the security features and capabilities of the product.
Know how to modify the configuration of the product to maximize the security posture in your environment.
Be aware of the capabilities Dell EMC has available for secure remote and on-site serviceability.
Be informed of the expectations Dell EMC has of the environment in which the product is deployed.

Document references

In addition to this guide, you can access other documents of OpenManage Enterprise available at https://www.dell.com/support.

OpenManage Enterprise User's Guide
OpenManage Enterprise Release Notes
OpenManage Enterprise Support Matrix

Getting help

The Support website https://www.dell.com/support provides access to product licensing, documentation, advisories, downloads, and troubleshooting information. The information can enable you to resolve a product issue before you contact support.

Go to https://www.dell.com/support.
Select your support category.
Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

Reporting security vulnerabilities

Dell EMC takes reports of potential security vulnerabilities in our products very seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, you are encouraged to report it to Dell EMC immediately.

For the latest on how to report a security issue to Dell, please see the Dell Vulnerability Response Policy on the Dell.com site.