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Logon/Logoff

Because logon/logoff procedures are site dependent, each organization must provide their user community with both the operating system requirements as well as CA Top Secret requirements for logon/logoff procedures.

The procedures serve as step-by-step instructions including all system responses such as the CA Top Secret Last-Used and Status messages

New User Logon Procedure

For a new user to logon to the operating system the security administrator must assign a userid, an CA Top Secret ACID, and a password. Typically, the userid and ACID are the same. If the logon procedure is different for new users, we recommend that you outline a separate logon procedure and develop a New User form.

The New User form notifies central security that they must set up a new account. It must contain all necessary access requirements.

Note: Care must be taken when assigning the userid and CA Top Secret password. To ensure confidentiality, the assignment is communicated directly to each user by their security administrator. Also, users must be informed of all password rules and regulations.