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IBM i 7.6 MFA – Go Pro with iSecurity MFA

IBM i version 7.6 introduces advanced multi-factor authentication (MFA) capabilities, including time-based one-time password (TOTP) support. MFA is essential for systems hosting business-critical applications, which is why we have been helping organizations establish MFA on IBM i.
 
By making this critical security measure more widely accessible IBM also helps the improvement of security culture surrounding this platform.
 

IBM i 7.6 Native MFA Overview

This update enables secure authentication across multiple access points, such as green-screen and FTP sign-ons, without requiring a direct network connection between the authentication device and the IBM i system.

iSecurity MFA goes Beyond IBM i 7.6 

iSecurity Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) features unique advantages while has been built upon native features by offering:
 
  • Centralized Management: Streamlines user identity authentication and maintenance across multiple systems, facilitating efficient onboarding and offboarding.
  • Freedom of Authentication Choice: Supports authentication using Google Authenticator or any other free authentication app, giving users flexibility in securing their accounts.
  • Integration with Existing Authentication Infrastructure: Compatible with services such as Duo, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and RSA SecurID through RADIUS support, allowing users to continue with familiar authentication methods.
  • Support for multiple authentication methods: Includes options like desktop authentication agents, one-time password lists, and TOTP.
  • MFA App with biometric authentication: Enables authentication using fingerprints or face recognition, depending on the smartphone’s capabilities, enhancing security and convenience.
  • Protection on all Protocols and Exit Points: Verification includes Regular Sign On, as well as TCP services such as FTP, ODBC, REXEC, IFS share, etc.
  • User-friendly Device Management: Allows end users to securely add their own mobile authentication devices via a browser-based interface, eliminating the need to store sensitive TOTP initial or recovery keys elsewhere.
  • Complete Audit Trails: Provides records of both failed and successful MFA attempts, as well as changes to MFA configurations, which are crucial for compliance.
  • SIEM Integration: Enables authentication events to be sent to a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, extending the audit trail through secure remote logging.

iSecurity MFA Go Pro with our own Authentication APP

The all New MFA App with Biometric Authentication enables te use of Fingerprints, Patron, Pin or Face Recognition, depending on the smartphone’s capabilities, enhancing security and convenience. Linking everything with your Smartphone so you dont have the need to enter to different applications to authenticate.

By using iSecurity MFA, organizations benefit from enhanced authentication security, improved user management, and seamless integration with a wide range of authentication solutions.

Thanks to Raz-Lee’s advancements, businesses can enjoy increased flexibility, superior biometric authentication, and a more comprehensive audit trail, ensuring robust security while maintaining compliance.

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