The IBM-supplied profiles are well documented in the hacker community. Limit the number of users on the system. Use a cryptic naming convention for user profiles. You must be at level 40 or 50 to ensure your Web server s security. The answer depends on your enterprise s security policy and how much you are willing to invest in security.
Security typically involves trade-offs.
For example, users want Internet access yet the security policy won t allow it. Each of the tips listed provides an additional layer of security. Obviously, the more layers, the more you can be assured your data is secure. But only your security administrator in conjunction with your enterprise security policy can answer the question of how many and which tips must be followed.