For users who require additional control of security, they can restrict the use of Messaging Gateway by creating a separate user on Windows.

The Messaging Gateway installs as a Windows Service, and so logs onto the computer differently. By default, it logs on using the LocalSystem account, which gives it full access to the OS. As a security precaution, its recommended that each application execute in its own security context. This article details the steps required for this change.

• Create a new user on Windows
• Navigate to Start - Administrative tools - Windows services. Search for the service Cloud Alert Messaging Gateway and stop the service.
• In the Service Properties, navigate to the Log On tab;
• Select This account option and specify the credentials of the newly created Windows user. Click Apply.
• Navigate to the Messaging Gateway installation folder, typically c:\cag. Change the ownership of this folder and all sub-folders and objects under it to that of the newly created Windows user.
• Start the service

This will restrict the use of Messaging Gateway to its installation directory.