Login/password authentication
Login/Password authentication is a traditional authentication method where users verify their identity by providing a unique username (login) and a confidential password. In Visual Guard, this method is typically used with Visual Guard local users or database users, with access controlled through roles, groups, and security policies.
Key Components
🔑 Username (Login)
A unique identifier that represents the user within the system.
🔒 Password
A secret credential used to verify the user’s identity, protected by encryption and policy enforcement.
📜 Password Policies
Rules governing password complexity, expiration, reuse, and lockout to enhance security.
🛡️ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
An optional additional verification step (such as OTP or email confirmation) that strengthens account security.
🔍 Authentication Logging
All login attempts are logged to support auditing, troubleshooting, and compliance requirements.
Benefits
✅ Simple and Familiar
Easy for users to understand and widely supported across applications and systems.
⚙️ Easy to Implement and Manage
Requires no external identity provider, making it suitable for standalone or internal systems.
🔐 Policy-Driven Security
Password strength, expiration, and lockout rules reduce the risk of compromised credentials.
🔗 Compatible with MFA
Can be enhanced with MFA for higher-security environments.
📊 Auditable and Traceable
Authentication events are recorded for monitoring and compliance purposes.