Sysgem Password Management

The Sysgem Password Management solution aims to optimize day-to-day password management for end-users, ensuring corporate and regulatory security compliance, and reducing the burden on the helpdesk. It is marketed as a comprehensive tool suitable for small to large enterprises, catering to the needs of IT administrators, system administrators, security managers, compliance officers, and financial institutions.

Key Features

Self-Service Password Reset: According to the vendor, this feature empowers users to reset their own forgotten passwords, potentially reducing the need for helpdesk support and enhancing productivity.

Password Policy Enforcer: The vendor claims that this feature extends the limited password policies of the Windows operating system, helping organizations meet higher security standards by enforcing stronger password requirements. It allows customization of password complexity rules and expiration policies, and provides real-time notifications and alerts for password policy violations.

Password Synchronizer: According to the vendor, this feature intercepts password changes on users' Windows accounts and propagates them across the network to other platform servers (UNIX, Linux, OpenVMS, IBM i) or to other Windows domains and servers. It ensures consistent password synchronization across multiple systems and platforms, reducing the risk of password discrepancies and improving overall security.

Password Expiry Notification: The vendor states that this feature sends automated notifications to users about upcoming password expiration, helping them proactively change their passwords before they expire. This can reduce the likelihood of password-related access issues and improve security compliance.

Password History Management: According to the vendor, this feature keeps track of previously used passwords to prevent reuse, enforces password history requirements to enhance security, and helps organizations comply with password reuse policies and industry regulations.

Account Lockout Protection: The vendor claims that this feature monitors and detects multiple failed login attempts, temporarily locking user accounts to prevent brute force attacks. It enhances security by mitigating the risk of unauthorized access through account lockouts.

Password Complexity Analysis: According to the vendor, this feature analyzes the strength and complexity of user passwords, provides detailed reports, and offers recommendations for improving password security. It helps organizations identify weak passwords and enforce stronger password practices.

Active Directory Integration: The vendor states that this feature seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Active Directory for user and password management. It synchronizes user account information and password changes across the network, simplifying administration by leveraging existing Active Directory infrastructure.

Multi-Factor Authentication Support: According to the vendor, this feature supports additional authentication factors (such as smart cards, tokens, biometrics) for enhanced security. It enables organizations to implement multi-factor authentication policies for password management.