Security Best Practices

This section outlines some security best practices to consider when using KeyView.

  • Keep KeyView Up to Date. New releases may include security updates, including updates to third-party libraries. See Third-Party Library Upgrade Policy.
  • Protect the Temporary Directory. KeyView can write sensitive information to the temporary directory, so this location must be protected. See Protect the Temporary Directory.
  • Run KeyView with Minimal Privileges. In the event that a malicious actor causes KeyView to behave dangerously, the potential damage is limited if KeyView is running with fewer privileges. See Run Filter with Minimal Privileges.
  • Run Filter Out-of-Process. By default, Filter processes documents in a separate process, which protects the stability of the calling application. OpenText strongly recommends that you use this default.