Extended Security in HART PMS

This article covers:

• Implementing a password expiry policy
• Implementing a complex password policy
• Implementing a timeout/close policy
• Viewing devices connected to the database

Please note the implementation of all the policies details require user access to Configuration > Global

Implementing a password expiry policy

Via  the header section of Configuration > Global there is the option to set an expiry policy by inputting in the box below:

In the example above user passwords will expire every 90-days.

After this period when logging in, users will automatically  be prompted to change their password:

Users also have the ability to update their password at anytime via the Tools > Password Change option:

The current password is required before a new one can be set.  Please note a new password must be chosen

Implementing a Complex Password policy 

Via the header section of Configuration > Global there is the option to set the need for a complex password by checking the field below:

When checked a password must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 8 characters long
• Contain at least one upper case letter
• Contain at least one lower case letter
• Contain at least one number
• Contain at least one symbol

Implementing a timeout/close policy 

Via  the header section of Configuration > Global there is the option to set a time out or PMS closure procedure after the set number of minutes:

• A positive number in this field will lock the PMS screen after the detailed number of minutes of inactivity with the logged in user needing to re-enter their password to regain access
• A negative number in this field will close the PMS altogether  after the detailed number of minutes of inactivity with user needing to re-start the application to regain access

Viewing devices connected to the database

Via Configuration > Access it is possible to view the the devices connected to the database along with time date and time of when the machine last access HART.

Computer Name: is as per the Windows setting for the machine name

Location: a free-text field where device location can be input

Tag: a free-text field where an internal tag ID for the device can be recorded

Last Logon: the date/time of the last time this machine was used to access HART

Invoice: if the machine is permitted to produce VAT invoice and marker much be input.  Typically this is 1 however can be customised.  Please contact HART support for more information

Terminal: details of the PDQ terminal that is paired with that machine

This information can be exported to excel via a right mouse click in the upper section of the screen and choosing the export option