Reference Guide

Security Management Server Virtual v10.2.7 AdminHelp
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Administrators
Windows Password
None
Fingerprints
Contactless Card
Logon Authentication Policy for Users Windows Password and None
The possible VALUES are:
Windows Password
None
Fingerprints
Contactless Card
One-Time Password
See advanced settings
Microsoft Passport
This technology allows the use of Microsoft Passport, specifically authentication attempts and PIN
usage.
Microsoft Passport Off
On
Off
Toggle to On to enable Microsoft Passport. If this policy is toggled to
Off, no Microsoft Passport policies are enabled.
Microsoft Passport is supported only on computers running Windows
10.
Maximum Windows Passport
Authentication Attempts
3
1-10 attempts
Number of chances the user has to authenticate with correct
credentials.
Logon Authentication Method
PIN
Currently, logon authentication method is supported only with PIN.
PIN Length 8
4-127 numeric characters
Minimum number of characters required in the PIN.
Advanced Authentication
Authentication policies allow you to configure user experience and Windows authentication.
Policy descriptions also display in tooltips in the Management Console.
Policy Default Setting Description
Pre-Boot Authentication
This technology provides a secure, tamper-proof environment by preventing data from being read from
the hard disk or operating system until the user enters the correct PBA login credentials. Pre-Boot
Authentication serves as an extension of the BIOS or boot firmware to provide a trusted authentication
layer, separate from the operating system.
Authentication Method Password
Password
Smart Card
Select the type of authentication to use when
logging in to the PBA.