Two new security enhancements will be introduced for the new Eurex Clearing GUIs, i.e. EurexOTC Clear GUI, the Margin Calculator GUI, the Securities Clearing GUI and the new Derivatives Clearing GUI for C7.
Currently, access to the Derivatives Clearing GUI, the EurexOTC Clear GUI, the Margin Calculator GUI and the Securities Clearing GUI via internet requires usage of a certificate in order to increase authentication security. Eurex Clearing will extend this security feature for access via leased line. Using the Derivatives Clearing GUI, the EurexOTC Clear GUI, the Margin Calculator GUI or the Securities Clearing GUI via leased line will require a certificate starting on 3 June 2014 in simulation and on 16 June 2014 in production. From these dates on, access to any of these GUIs without a valid certificate will no longer be possible.
Eurex Clearing will implement a check that validates that a Member is logging in from allowed IP networks or IP addresses only. Access from other IP networks or IP addresses will not be possible. Members can choose to restrict or disable access via internet. Eurex Clearing will use the Member-bound network configuration for access via leased line. For the Derivatives Clearing GUI in C7, these checks have been activated together with the simulation start on 15 April 2014 and will be activated in production with production start on 30 June 2014. The EurexOTC Clear GUI, the Margin Calculator as well as the Securities Clearing GUI will introduce the new feature at a later date, which will be announced separately in due time.
Please note: These changes do not apply to Eurex Clearing GUIs offered via the WebTrading service, e.g. the @X-tract GUI.