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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.

Description

nFront Password filter is a powerful password policy enforcement tool designed for Windows Active Directory. It prevents the use of weak passwords that are easily cracked. It allows administrators to create up to 10 different password policies, each applicable to a specific security group or organizational unit. The software has a number of key features, including the ability to set maximum and minimum limits for specific character types, rejecting passwords that contain usernames, and performing dictionary checks against an over 2 million word database in multiple languages, all within less than a second. The software also supports a length-based password ageing, which encourages users to create longer and more secure passwords. nFront Password Filter also allows users to check their proposed passwords against a compromised password database, enhancing security and preventing the reuse or re-use of compromised credentials.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Active Directory No 
IBM i Yes 
Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication Yes 

Integrations

Active Directory Yes 
IBM i No 
Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
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 No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Fortra

Country

United States

Website

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

nFront

Founded

1997

Country

United States

Website

nfrontsecurity.com/products/nfront-password-filter/

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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