Password Reset PRO Review

Secure Your Data And Login Credentials Using A Two-Tiered Architecture

Password Reset PRO is built based on a secure architecture which is designed similar to the architecture of modern eCommerce websites. The software utilizes two servers, producing a two-tier design architecture. One of those servers is an external server which is used for implementing its self-service web portal. This external server is any Microsoft Internet Information Services server. The other server is an internal domain server where the in-house service applications are deployed. In order for the two servers to communicate with each other, users need to configure a single TCP port using their LAN firewall.

Maximize Perimeter Security

Because Password Reset PRO utilizes a two-tiered architecture, it makes sure that no sensitive information and domain data will be stored and accessed from the web portal which is deployed on the external server. These information and data include admin pages and credentials, admin access functions, Active Directory details, and sensitive system components. Thus, passwords, login credentials, and account information will always be residing in Active Directory. This is commonly referred to as perimeter security. It’s just like setting up a boundary or barrier so that no one can go beyond that boundary or barrier to access any sensitive data.

Self-Service Web Portal

As mentioned earlier, the software offers a web portal where users can reset their password independently. The web portal is a proof that the software is truly a self-service solution. From the web portal, employees can reset their passwords in case they forgot them, when the passwords are about to expire, or when they are already expired. The web portal also permits them to activate and access their locked accounts. Interestingly, the portal can even be used to reset or modify temporary passwords or “change on next logon” passwords.

Enable Image-Based Access Mode

The self-service web portal offers three types of access modes. One of them is an authentication method that uses images instead of alphanumeric characters. So how does this image authentication method and access mode work? During the enrollment process, users are given the chance to select categories of images. Since those categories are associated with images, it’s very easy for them to remember the categories they selected.

Now, if they login and access their account again, the system generates random categories of images that include the categories of images they have chosen during the enrollment. The images may not be the exact images they selected before but that’s not a problem for as long as they remember the categories of images they have selected. As they click the categories of images that match those ones they selected before, the system then provides a set of characters wherein each character is linked to a specific image category.

Thus, the character set serves as their password which is automatically populated by the system. Every time they log in, the combination of characters is changed. This means every time they log into their account, a new one-time password is generated based on the chosen categories of images. This type of authentication method is very common in banking websites.

Question And Answer Style Access Mode

Another type of access mode is through the use of Active Directory information and details. In this mode, the software generates questions based on information recorded in Active Directory. Users then need to answer those questions, thereby creating a question and answer style of access.

Be Guided By Activity Wizards

As users navigate through the pages in the web portal and use the different types of access modes, Password Reset PRO guides them along the way. Through the aid of its activity wizards, they don’t need to be tech savvy in order for them to reset their passwords, unlock their accounts, and perform other actions permitted by the web portal.

A Password Reset Tool For Office-Based Employees

Password Reset PRO is ideal for both in-house or office-based and remote employees. For office-based employees, the software enables them to reset their passwords from any desktop computer running any operating system. Thus, the software can work on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Perfect For BYOD Environments

Companies and organizations who are allowing the use of BYOD devices can also have their employees easily reset their passwords from such devices. Aside from its support for multiple operating systems, the software also allows the convenient resetting of passwords from any type of mobile device which include iPhone, iPad, Android device, BlackBerry phone, and Windows phone. Mobile web browsers are supported as well.

Optimized For Home-Based Or Remote Workers

Because the software supports all operating systems, browsers, and mobile devices; remote workers or employees can intuitively and quickly access the web portal from any device, browser, and operating system; and reset their passwords. This is very convenient for remote workers who are using multiple types of devices and performing their tasks from various environments and locations.

Easy To Set Up And Implement, No IT Intervention Required

Password Reset PRO is very easy to set up and implement. Users can immediately install the software without the need to perform any schema modifications or extensions, database deployments or changes, or client software installations. In other words, they can instantly deploy and run the software even if they don’t seek assistance from their IT department.