Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication

What Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication is

Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication provides additional verification for IBM i systems, including AS/400 and iSeries. The IBM i agent can request MFA at sign-on or when users perform protected actions, such as FTP requests handled through an exit program. Supported factors include YubiKey, one-time passwords, push notifications, fingerprint scanning, and printed backup codes for offline use.

Administrators manage users, groups, authentication settings, and the self-service portal through the Fortra Insite web interface. The authentication manager can import and synchronize user profiles with Active Directory through LDAP. It supports RADIUS, forwarding credentials to a RADIUS server for validation, and an API that lets customer products or processes invoke MFA. FTP and Telnet exit points are also listed integration methods.

Administrators can audit authentication attempts, user-maintenance activity, and user information, while setting audit retention. A backup authentication manager can process attempts if the primary is unavailable. Fortra describes the product as supporting efforts toward requirements including PCI DSS and HIPAA. The product is self-hosted and supports Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, web, and API environments. Pricing is available on request, and a free trial is offered. Fortra was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Who it suits

Powertech suits organizations securing IBM i environments and related services with multiple authentication factors. It is relevant to teams needing self-hosted deployment, directory or RADIUS integration, audit controls, and backup authentication management.

Limits

Pricing is available on request.

Getting started

1. Visit the Fortra Powertech website
2. Request pricing or start the offered free trial
3. Deploy the product in a self-hosted environment
4. Configure users, groups, factors, and policies in Fortra Insite
5. Connect Active Directory, RADIUS, API, FTP, or Telnet integrations as needed
6. Enroll users with supported authentication factors

Verdict

Choose Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication when IBM i systems need configurable MFA at sign-on or during protected operations. Its integrations, auditing, and backup manager suit organizations with established infrastructure. Consider another product if you need a hosted service or published pricing.