Password Generator
The Password Generator is a component that automatically creates passwords in compliance with defined security policies within the Grizzle ZT-PAM system.
This tool is designed to standardize password complexity across the platform and ensure the generation of secure, policy-compliant passwords.
General Information
The password generator allows administrators to define strong password rules.
Generated passwords are created according to criteria such as:
- Minimum length
- Character types (uppercase, lowercase, special characters, numbers)
- Forbidden characters
- Restrictions on similar or sequential characters
This ensures that all passwords generated are fully compliant with organizational security policies and difficult to guess.
Parameters
| Parameter Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimum Password Length | Defines the minimum length of generated passwords. Security best practices typically recommend 12 characters or more. |
| Minimum Special Characters | Specifies the minimum number of special characters required in a password. |
| Forbidden Characters | A list of characters that are not allowed to appear in generated passwords. |
| Minimum Numeric Digits | Specifies the minimum number of numeric digits (0–9) required in the password. |
| Minimum Lowercase Characters | Defines the minimum number of lowercase letters (a–z) required in the password. |
| Minimum Uppercase Characters | Defines the minimum number of uppercase letters (A–Z) required in the password. |
| No Similar Characters | Prevents the use of visually similar characters (e.g., i, I, l, L, o, O, 0, 1), improving readability and reducing user confusion. |
| No Sequential Characters | Prevents the use of sequential characters (e.g., abc, 123, 789) for enhanced security. |
| No Duplicate Characters | Disallows repeated use of the same character within the password. |
| Generated Password Count | Specifies how many passwords will be generated at once. |
Functions
The following buttons are used to manage password generation actions:
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Generate Password | Automatically generates a new password based on the defined rules. |
| Save Settings | Saves the updated password policy and applies it system-wide. |
| Reset Settings | Restores all parameters to their default values. |
Usage Scenario
- Define the minimum length and complexity rules for passwords.
- Enter restricted symbols in the Forbidden Characters field (e.g.,
/;><). - Disable similar or sequential character usage if necessary.
- Click Generate Password to create a secure password automatically.
- The generated password will appear in the output box and can be saved permanently using Save Settings.