NMAS Challenge Response Method 2.7.7.0

NMAS Challenge Response Method (NDS Challenge-response method) is a security protocol used to verify the identities of users. It is a feature of Novell's eDirectory and is used to provide secure authentication for network resources.

When a user attempts to access a network resource, the NMAS Challenge Response Method presents the user with a challenge in the form of a question or prompt. The user must then provide a valid response. The response is validated against the user's previously registered set of responses, providing an additional layer of authentication and security.

The NMAS Challenge Response Method provides an extra layer of security for network authentication by requiring users to provide a valid response to a challenge question. This helps prevent unauthorized access and protects sensitive data from security threats.

The challenge question can be any question that only the user would know the answer to, such as 'What was your favorite childhood pet?', or 'What city were you born in?'. The questions can also be customized to fit specific security requirements.

Yes, NMAS Challenge Response Method can be used in conjunction with other authentication methods, such as passwords or biometrics, to provide even stronger security.

Traditional password authentication involves users providing a predetermined password to gain access. NMAS Challenge Response Method provides an extra layer of security by requiring users to answer a question that only they would know the answer to.

Yes, NMAS Challenge Response Method is a highly secure authentication protocol that provides an added layer of security beyond traditional password authentication.

Yes, NMAS Challenge Response Method can be used on mobile devices as long as the device is able to run Novell's eDirectory messaging client and has access to the network resource being accessed.

To implement NMAS Challenge Response Method, you need Novell's eDirectory and the compatible client software installed on your network. You will also need to configure and manage the challenge-response questions for your users.

If a user forgets their response to a challenge question, they will need to contact the system administrator who can help them reset their response or provide other assistance to regain access to the network resource.