/mcpConsider the following points when configuring PINs and passwords in Unity Connection: • To enhance security settings, change the PINs and passwords frequently. For information on changing the web application or phone passwords, see the Users, on page 37 chapter. Users can also change the PINs or passwords using the Messaging Assistant. Note • To protect Unity Connection from unauthorized access and toll fraud, every user should be assigned a unique phone PIN and web application password. • The PINs or passwords should be of six characters and non trivial. The PINs and passwords used in various Unity Connection applications are: • Voicemail password: The voicemail passwords are used to sign in to a Unity Connection conversation using phone. Users can either use the phone keypad to enter a password that entirely consists of digits or can speak out the PIN if enabled for voice recognition. • Web Application password: The web application password is used by a user to sign in to the Unity Connection web applications, such as Messaging Assistant and Web Inbox. If you are using Cisco Business Edition or LDAP authentication, users must use the Cisco Business Edition or LDAP user passwords to access the Unity Connection web applications. Note Configuring Authentication Rules The authentication rules configured in Cisco Unity Connection Administration helps determine: • The number of failed sign in attempts to the Unity Connection phone interface, Cisco PCA, or Unity Connection Administration that are allowed before an account is locked. • The number of minutes an account remains locked before it is reset. • Whether a locked account must be unlocked manually by an administrator. • The minimum length allowed for passwords and PINs. • The number of days before a password or PIN expires. Procedure Step 1 In Cisco Unity Connection Administration, expand System Settings and select Authentication Rules. The Search Authentication Rules page appears displaying the default and currently configured authentication rules. Step 2 Configure an authentication rule (For more information on each field, see Help> This Page): • To add an authentication rule: System Administration Guide 219 System Settings Configuring Authentication Rules