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Is self service password reset secure?

by Rhyley Bryan

Is self service password reset secure?

Security Benefits Self-service password reset ensures that password problems are only resolved after adequate user authentication, eliminating an important weakness of many service desks and reducing the chances of social engineering attacks and identity theft.

What are the authentication methods supported for self service password reset?

The following authentication methods are available for SSPR:

  • Mobile app notification.
  • Mobile app code.
  • Email.
  • Mobile phone.
  • Office phone (available only for tenants with paid subscriptions)
  • Security questions.

How do I reset my Sspr password?

Open the web browser on your device and go to the password reset registration page (https://aka.ms/ssprsetup ).

  1. If prompted, enter your Dallas College username and the password.
  2. You can configure up to three additional pieces of information on your account, along with the preconfigured office phone number if known.

How do I know if my password is writeback?

Enable password writeback for SSPR

  1. Sign in to the Azure portal using a global administrator account.
  2. Search for and select Azure Active Directory, select Password reset, then choose On-premises integration.
  3. Set the option for Write back passwords to your on-premises directory? to Yes.

How do I reset my Microsoft Self Service password?

At the top of the Org settings page, select the Security & Privacy tab. Select Self-service Password Reset. Under Self-service password reset, select Go to the Azure portal to turn on self-service password reset. On the Properties page, select All to enable it for everyone in your business, and then select Save.

How long does password writeback take to work immediately?

Password writeback allows users to get real-time feedback about the success of their password reset or change operation. The average time for a successful writeback of a password is under 500 ms.

What is Azure self service password reset?

Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) is an Azure Active Directory (AD) feature that enables users to reset their passwords without contacting IT staff for help. The users can quickly unblock themselves and continue working no matter where they are or time of day.

How do I reset my 0365 password?

I forgot my Microsoft 365 password

  1. Go to your Microsoft 365 sign-in page.
  2. Under Sign In, select the password link.
  3. Enter your email address and select Continue.
  4. Choose an account and select Send Email.
  5. Open the email and select Reset Your Password.
  6. Enter a New password and Confirm password, and then select Submit.

How to reset employee self service password?

Navigate to the Employee Self Service Portal login page. Select Forgot Password. Enter your email address, and select Recover Password. You will then receive an email to reset your password. Open the email and select the link to reset your password. Create a new password and enter it a second time to confirm the password. Select Set Password.

How to register for password reset?

ssprsetup.

  • To setup a mobile number. You will receive a verification code via text message or call.
  • Set up an email address. You will receive a verification code in an email message to your alternate address.
  • Set up security questions. Choose 5 security questions and enter the answers for each.

    • What is self service password management?

    Self-Service Password Management (SSPM) is a web application which allows customers the flexibility of being able to reset some of their own passwords or unlock their accounts in a secure fashion.