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Description

Help Desk Simulator is an online training platform designed for individuals transitioning careers, students pursuing IT certifications, and those seeking help desk positions, focusing on Tier 1 IT support and service desk roles. Participants engage with fictional support tickets that cover various scenarios, including password reset requests that may require social engineering tactics, challenges with VPN connections on hotel Wi-Fi, handling disgruntled users, and navigating policy exceptions. After selecting their responses, learners receive constructive feedback that clarifies the effectiveness or potential pitfalls of their choices. Each simulated shift evaluates key skills such as security awareness, empathy, escalation procedures, and troubleshooting abilities. The free version offers access to 25 practice tickets without requiring an account, while the Pro version expands this to a total of 500 questions across five categories, along with additional features like employer practice packs, mock runs, a resource for incorrect answers, and a downloadable PDF report. It's important to note that this tool is intended for practice purposes only and does not provide certification or a comprehensive desktop lab experience. Additionally, users may find it beneficial for honing their skills in a realistic, risk-free environment.

Description

Allowing users to independently reset their IBM i passwords significantly alleviates productivity hurdles for both individuals and IT support staff who usually handle these requests. This self-service approach means that users can bypass the help desk ticketing system for password resets, enabling IT personnel to focus on more pressing technical issues. Given that password resets can constitute up to half of all help desk inquiries, the resultant efficiency improvements can be substantial. To ensure user authenticity and thwart fraudulent reset attempts, it's essential to implement a set of challenge questions that users must answer correctly before a password reset can be granted. Additionally, it's important to configure the system settings in alignment with security policies, establishing clear guidelines regarding the minimum password length, the allowance of character repetition, and whether answers to security questions are case-sensitive. Furthermore, these measures not only enhance security but also empower users by giving them more control over their access credentials.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Yes 
IBM i No 
Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication No 

Integrations

Google No 
IBM i Yes 
Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication Yes 

Pricing Details

$20/month
Pro is $20/month, $108 for 6 months, or $192 for 12 months. The 6-month and 12-month plans are one-time payments and do not renew; the monthly plan renews until canceled. The first payment is refundable within 14 days.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Help Desk Simulator

Country

United States

Website

helpdesksimulator.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Fortra

Country

United States

Website

www.fortra.com/products/password-self-service-tool-ibm-i

Product Features

Training

Academic / Education No 
Asynchronous Learning No 
Blended Learning No 
Built-In Course Authoring No 
Built-in LMS No 
Certification Management No 
Corporate / Business No 
Learner Portal No 
Mobile Learning No 
Simulation No 
Synchronous Learning No 
Training Companies No 
eCommerce No 

Product Features

Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)

Access Control No 
Alerts / Notifications No 
Application Security No 
Compliance Management No 
Credential Management No 
Employee Directory No 
Group Passwords No 
Password Database No 
Password Management No 
Reminders No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Single Sign On No 
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) No 

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