Check Older Password Feature

This article provides information about the new Check password feature that will be put into effect with GateManager Release 9.2.

This feature will allow for a stronger and stricter password policy for both GateManager and LinkManager accounts

This feature makes it possible to check if the user has previously used the same password previously and when changing passwords.

The guide comprises two parts. Part one is about how to use the setting on a GateManager server level, and part two is specific regarding how the feature is enabled and used on a domain level.

Part 1:

The number of most recent passwords is configured server-wide on GateManager via the configuration parameter "Check Older Passwords".The default is set to 3 older passwords.

On Secomea Hosted GateManager the default option will be used and cannot be changed.

On GateManager OWN servers, this setting can be changed.

Part 2: 

To enable this feature the "Enforce Password" has been enabled in the Domain settings

You can read more about the enforce password option here: Click here. 

Now when an account changes the password, the new password will be checked against the configured number of previously used passwords.