Security Settings
Security settings configure authentication, password policies, access controls, and security monitoring to protect your system and data. This guide covers security configuration.
Overview
Security settings enable you to:
- Configure authentication
- Set password policies
- Enable two-factor auth
- Manage session security
- Monitor security events
- Control IP access
Accessing Security Settings
Navigate to Settings → Security to configure security options.
Understanding Security
Security Layers
| Layer | Protection |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Verify identity |
| Authorization | Control access |
| Encryption | Protect data |
| Monitoring | Detect threats |
| Audit | Track activity |
Security Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Secure | All policies met |
| Warning | Minor issues |
| At Risk | Significant gaps |
| Critical | Immediate action needed |
Authentication Settings
Login Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Username/Password | Standard login |
| SSO | Single sign-on |
| Social Login | Google, Microsoft |
| LDAP | Directory auth |
Session Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Timeout | 15 min - 24 hours |
| Remember Me | Enable/disable |
| Concurrent Sessions | Limit or unlimited |
| Force Logout | On password change |
How-To Guides
How to Configure Password Policies
Password Requirements
- Go to Settings → Security → Passwords
- Configure requirements:
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Minimum Length | 12 characters |
| Uppercase Required | Yes |
| Lowercase Required | Yes |
| Numbers Required | Yes |
| Special Characters | Yes |
| No Repeating | 3 max |
- Save policy
Password Expiration
Password Expiration Policy
Expiry Period: 90 days
Warning: 14 days before
Grace Period: 7 days
History: Cannot reuse last 12
Exceptions:
- Service accounts: No expiry
- API keys: 365 daysHow to Enable Two-Factor Authentication
2FA Options
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Authenticator App | TOTP codes |
| SMS | Text messages |
| Email codes | |
| Hardware Key | FIDO2/WebAuthn |
Setting Up 2FA
- Go to Settings → Security → 2FA
- Enable 2FA
- Select methods
- Configure options:
- Required for all
- Required for admins
- Optional
- Save settings
User 2FA Setup
Two-Factor Authentication
Status: Enabled for Admins
Methods Available:
├─ ✓ Authenticator App (Recommended)
├─ ✓ SMS Verification
├─ ✓ Email Verification
└─ ✓ Hardware Security Key
Settings:
├─ Remember device: 30 days
├─ Backup codes: 10 codes
└─ Recovery: Email verificationHow to Configure SSO
SAML Setup
- Go to Settings → Security → SSO
- Select SAML 2.0
- Configure:
- Identity Provider URL
- Certificate
- Entity ID
- ACS URL
- Test connection
- Enable SSO
SSO Settings
SAML Configuration
Identity Provider: Okta
Entity ID: https://yourcompany.okta.com
SSO URL: https://yourcompany.okta.com/sso
Certificate: [Uploaded]
Service Provider:
Entity ID: https://app.yourcompany.com
ACS URL: https://app.yourcompany.com/auth/saml
Options:
├─ Auto-create users: Yes
├─ Default role: Standard User
└─ Require SSO: No (hybrid mode)How to Manage Session Security
Session Configuration
- Go to Settings → Security → Sessions
- Configure:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Idle Timeout | 30 minutes |
| Max Duration | 8 hours |
| Concurrent Sessions | 3 |
| Terminate on Password Change | Yes |
- Save settings
Active Sessions
View and manage:
- All active sessions
- Device information
- Location data
- Terminate remotely
How to Set IP Restrictions
IP Allowlist
Restrict access by IP:
- Go to Settings → Security → IP Access
- Enable IP restrictions
- Add allowed IPs:
- Single IP: 192.168.1.100
- Range: 192.168.1.0/24
- Named list: Office IPs
- Configure exceptions
- Save settings
IP Settings
IP Access Control
Mode: Allowlist Only
Allowed IPs:
├─ 203.0.113.0/24 - Office Network
├─ 198.51.100.50 - VPN Exit
└─ 10.0.0.0/8 - Internal Network
Exceptions:
├─ Admin users: Can access from any IP
└─ API access: Separate IP list
Blocked Attempts:
- Last 24h: 47 attempts blocked
- Alert threshold: 10 attemptsHow to Configure Login Security
Lockout Policy
- Go to Settings → Security → Login
- Configure lockout:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Failed Attempts | 5 |
| Lockout Duration | 30 minutes |
| Reset After | 15 minutes |
| Notify Admin | Yes |
CAPTCHA Settings
Enable CAPTCHA:
- After failed attempts
- For registration
- For password reset
- Always on login
How to Monitor Security Events
Security Dashboard
View:
- Failed logins
- Locked accounts
- Suspicious activity
- Security alerts
Security Events
Security Events - Last 24 Hours
Failed Logins: 23
├─ Invalid password: 18
├─ Unknown user: 3
└─ Locked account: 2
Account Lockouts: 2
Password Resets: 5
2FA Failures: 1
Alerts:
⚠ Multiple failed logins from 203.0.113.50
⚠ New device login for [email protected]Alert Configuration
Set alerts for:
- Multiple failed logins
- Account lockouts
- Unusual access times
- New device logins
- Permission changes
How to Configure Encryption
Data Encryption
| Type | Protection |
|---|---|
| At Rest | Database encryption |
| In Transit | TLS/SSL |
| Field Level | Sensitive fields |
| Backup | Encrypted backups |
Encryption Settings
- Go to Settings → Security → Encryption
- Configure:
- SSL/TLS version
- Cipher suites
- Certificate management
- Enable field encryption for:
- Credit cards
- SSN/Tax IDs
- Passwords
How to Audit Security
Audit Log
Track:
- Login/logout
- Permission changes
- Data access
- Setting modifications
Audit Report
Security Audit Report - January 2026
Authentication:
├─ Total logins: 2,456
├─ Failed attempts: 89 (3.6%)
├─ 2FA usage: 78%
└─ SSO logins: 45%
Access Control:
├─ Permission changes: 12
├─ Role modifications: 3
└─ New users: 8
Security Events:
├─ Lockouts: 7
├─ Password resets: 34
└─ Suspicious activity: 2Advanced Features
Risk-Based Authentication
Adaptive security:
- Device recognition
- Location analysis
- Behavior patterns
- Risk scoring
Privileged Access Management
Admin security:
- Just-in-time access
- Approval workflows
- Session recording
- Time-limited elevation
Security Compliance
Meet standards:
- SOC 2
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- PCI DSS
Threat Detection
Active monitoring:
- Anomaly detection
- Threat intelligence
- Automated response
- Incident management
Best Practices
🔐 Authentication
- Strong passwords
- Enable 2FA
- Use SSO when possible
- Regular review
🛡️ Access Control
- Least privilege
- Regular audits
- Prompt revocation
- Clear policies
📊 Monitoring
- Enable logging
- Review regularly
- Set alerts
- Investigate anomalies
📋 Compliance
- Document policies
- Regular assessments
- Training programs
- Incident response
Configuration
Authentication Settings
Navigate to Settings → Security → Authentication:
- Methods - Login options
- Password - Password policy
- 2FA - Multi-factor
- SSO - External auth
Access Settings
- Sessions - Session management
- IP - IP restrictions
- Devices - Device control
- API - API security
Monitoring Settings
- Logs - Audit configuration
- Alerts - Alert rules
- Reports - Security reports
- Dashboard - Monitoring view
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Account locked out
- Wait for lockout period
- Admin unlock
- Check IP not blocked
- Verify credentials
2FA not working
- Check time sync
- Verify setup complete
- Use backup codes
- Contact admin
SSO failing
- Check IdP status
- Verify certificates
- Review configuration
- Check user mapping
Cannot access from IP
- Verify IP correct
- Check allowlist
- Review VPN config
- Contact admin
Next Steps
Learn about Integrations to connect external services and APIs.
