http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.htmlOracle's JD Edwards World delivers the same advanced functionality available to larger enterprises, not a stripped down version of a larger solution.Only JD Edwards World offers greater than 99 percent software quality and 99.7 percent system availabilityJD Edwards World gives customers affordable up front price with no hidden costs over timehttp://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=372&tn=Verify that an originator of a purchase order should not be the approverTo avoid the risk of fraudulent activity both duties should be separated. ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=419&tn=Confirm that the Output Queue parameter is set properly. The output queue reduces the risk of printing confidential reports to unsecured printers.  Think about critical payroll data you don't want to be exposed. Instead of printing to the default queue (QPRINT) like everybody else, print ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=418&tn=Confirm that the Initial Menu option is used. The initial menu option can be used to reduce unauthorized access.  It doesn't look like as security feature but it is one. Think about if you would like to lock down a user or group of users to a execute certain programs only. ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=417&tn=Confirm that Fast Path entries are limited. Fast Path is similar to shortcuts. They allow you to access menus or execute programs depends on the assigned action. Users appreciate fast path  but if your menus are not properly secured it increases the risk of unauthorized acc ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=416&tn=Confirm that Command Line entries are limited. The Command Line entry option will give you access to submit operating system commands and should be restricted. Only administrators should have access to the command line entry.   blank   = Indicates the user has comm ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=415&tn=Verify that Menu Travel has been limited. Menu travel allows you to access a menu directly without going thru the menu system. Users appreciate menu travel but if your menus are not properly secured it increases the risk of unauthorized access- ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=413&tn=Confirm that Future Mask (F) security has been enabled. Without proper settings unauthorized users are able to access data very easily. Future mask security is another key element to secure and reduce unauthorized access.  onsult with you administrator how security has been setup. Be awa ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=412&tn=Confirm that Departmental Mask (DP) security has been enabled. Without proper settings unauthorized users are able to access data very easily. Departmental mask security is another key element to secure and reduce unauthorized access. Consult with you administrator how security has been setup. Be aw ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=411&tn=Confirm that Knowledge Mask (K) security has been enabled. Without proper settings unauthorized users are able to access data very easily. Knowledge mask security is another key element to secure and reduce unauthorized access. Consult with you administrator how security has been setup. Be a ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=410&tn=Confirm the Job Mask (J) security has been enabled. Without proper settings unauthorized users are able to access data very easily. Job mask security is another key element to secure and reduce unauthorized access. Consult with you administrator how security has been setup. Be aware ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=409&tn=Review that Authorization Mask (A) security has been enabled. Without proper settings unauthorized users are able to access data very easily. Authorization security is a key element to secure and reduce unauthorized access. Consult with you administrator how security has been setup. Be aware ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=407&tn=Confirm that inquiries of the address book is limited.Inquiries of the address book should be limited to as needed only. Exposure and unauthorized access will be reduced. ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=401&tn=Confirm that Business Unit Security is enabled. Business Unit security prevents unauthorized access to data and therefore should be enabled and closely monitored. Nevertheless, some users require access to all business units. ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=397&tn=Confirm that the New Employee Setup Process is secured. Adding new employees to the system must be controlled. Only authorized users should have access to add new employees. Program J0801 is the main program for adding new employees. ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=396&tn=Confirm that payroll files are separated from other production files. Separating the payroll files from other productions files introduces another layer of security and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. If the payroll files are not separated, the control has not been established ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=395&tn=Confirm that an approver doesn't have access to change, delete or add purchase orders. To avoid the risk of manipulation after a purchase order has been entered, an approver should not have access to the purchase order except viewing. Action Code Security secures users with Add, Change and Delete access for purchase order ...  View More]]>http://www.checklist20.com/bestpractices.html#cid=167&cn=JD Edwards World&tid=358&tn=Ensure that Approval Delegation is closely controlled. The delegation process is fairly simple, but generates issues: Is the new approver also an originator?Has somebody initiated the delegation process without proper authorization?Has somebody initiated the delegation process and rolled it b ...  View More]]>