Request High Security Settings activation

The High Security Settings plugin is active by default on all new instances. If it is not active on your instance, you can request the plugin.

Before you begin

Review the following information to understand the new behavior:
Enable the plugin on a non-production instance. A recent clone of production is preferable.
Test the revised functionality, especially the added ACLs and default-deny functionality. Continue testing until the system performs as expected. If users cannot access expected resources, ensure they have appropriate roles and ACL rules to grant them the access.
Create update sets of any needed changes so you can apply them to production.

Note: To learn more about this plugin, see High security plugin (instance security hardening) in the Instance Security Hardening Guide.

Role required: admin

Procedure

From your instance, navigate to System Definition > Plugins.
On the All Applications page, click Request Plugin to open the request form on HI.
On HI, select to be redirected to the HI Service Portal Service Catalog.

On the Activate Plugin request form, fill in the fields.


Field	Description
Target Instance	Instance on which to activate the plugin.
Plugin Name	Name of the plugin to activate.
Specify the date and time you would like this plugin to be enabled	Date and time must be at least two business days from the current time. Note: Plugins are activated in two batches each business day in the Pacific time zone, once in the morning and once in the evening. If the plugin must be activated at a specific time, enter the request in the Reason/Comments field.
Reason/Comments	Information that would be helpful for the ServiceNow personnel who are activating the plugin. For example, if you need the plugin activated at a specific time instead of during one of the default activation windows, specify it in the comments.