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And while your editing the /etc/passwd file, change the line that reads:
/bin/bash
to:
/bin/false

This will prevent shell access. Since this account is for some process
too stupid to use a password, that process is WAY too stupid to access
to shell commands. Better yet, make the only character between the first
and second ":" a "!". This will prevent logins.

For remote access security, setup this account to use ssh access with
RSA keys only. 

As an admin who has been faced with brain-damaged decisions that just
beg for unauthorized system access, I have used the line "I can't do
that. The system REQUIRES a password on EVERY account."

If the brain-damage continues, be sure to document the entire process
(who said what and when) so when it comes back to bite you in the butt,
you will have some recourse.
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