Password Policy Manager for NDS

available immediately

NDS-based networks benefit from strong passwords and increased security

14 September 2000. London, UK - Connectotel today announced the availability of the latest version of Password Policy Manager for NDS, an important security solution for administrators of Novell NetWare, Windows NT, Solaris and Linux based networks using Novell NDS.

Password Policy Manager for NDS provides centralised management and enforcement in real-time of Password Policies for Novell Directory Services (NDS) users on NetWare, NT and Solaris networks.

Policy criteria

The following password policy criteria can be configured by the NDS administrator :

  • Minimum and maximum password length
  • Minimum and maximum alphabetic characters
  • Minimum and maximum numeric characters
  • Minimum and maximum punctuation characters
  • Maximum consecutive character types (alphabetic/numeric/punctuation)
  • Maximum instances of any character
  • Algorithm comparison with old password
  • Synchronisation with local workstation password

Implementation

The Administration software is implemented as an NWAdmin snap-in for use with Windows 95/98, Windows NT and Windows 2000. The User software is implemented as a client side snap-in for use with Windows 95/98, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

Benefits

Using Password Policy Manager will provide increased network security by enforcing the use of strong passwords, to a policy defined by the network administrator, throughout the network.

Connectotel's Marcus Williamson noted : "Following feedback from our customers we have incorporated valuable new features into this release, including minimum and maximum values for key parameters, as well as synchronisation with the local workstation password for Windows NT and Windows 2000 users."

For further information about strong passwords and the theory behind password policy management, please see the new Novell Research AppNote : "Implementing Strong Passwords in an NDS Environment" available from :

Pricing

Password Policy Manager for NDS is priced in the following price ranges :

User level / Licence fee
Up to 150 users / $795
250 users / $1295
500 users / $2450
750 users / $3250
1000 users / $3950
2000 users / $7250

For higher numbers of nodes, as well as educational and reseller discounts, please contact your Connectotel authorised reseller.

Availability

Password Policy Manager for NDS is available immediately worldwide by electronic fulfillment from Connectotel authorised resellers Altman and Associates ( and DreamLAN (

Evaluation software, screenshots and additional information about Password Policy Manager for NDS can be found at :

About Connectotel

Connectotel specialises in providing consulting and software development for the Novell networking environment, including NetWare, NDS, ManageWise, BorderManager and ZENworks. Connectotel has undertaken projects for Novell Europe and maintains excellent relationships with Novell partners and customers worldwide. A sample list of Connectotel customers may be found at :

Password Policy Manager for NDS represents the next logical step in Connectotel's desire to improve security for users and administrators of Novell NDS-based networks.