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Status Submitted
Workspace IBM i
Categories Security
Created by Guest
Created on Dec 3, 2024

Enhance Password Complexity Rules

Add capability in password system values or QPWDRULES to include passwords may not contain...
Any Part of a Users Full name
Context Specific words, such as the name of an application/service/department
Dictionary words in any language

Idea priority Low
  • Guest
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    Dec 6, 2024

    This can be done already with the Password Validation Exit program, but you need to build the exit program by your self or buy one from the IBM i Security vendors:
    https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.5?topic=qpwdvldpgm-using-password-approval-program