How we got here The basic IBM i password policies that served in years past are no longer sufficient. Security breaches caused by passwords stored in unsecured locations (such as written on sticky notes), guessed passwords, or brute-force password attacks have compelled IT shops to implement stronger password management controls. Fear of such breaches, coupled with best practices and regulatory requirements, have driven companies to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) procedures that require users to enter an additional form of identification beyond passwords, especially when accessing systems that hold valuable or sensitive data. Compliance Regulations and the Push for Multi-Factor Authentication Today an ever-growing number of compliance regulations that affect the retail

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