A New Approach to Mainframe Passwords: Get Rid of Them

By Rocket Software

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Your Mainframe is Exposed. Eliminate Password Risks Now.

Legacy passwords were meant to protect. Now, they’re a security liability.

Weak, eight-character passwords leave your most critical systems open to credential theft, insider fraud, and compliance fines. Every failed reset, shared login, or stolen credential is another open door for attackers.

Rocket® Secure Host Access helps eliminate the need for passwords when accessing host applications—without disrupting operations.

 

Passwords Were Meant to Protect. Now, They’re the Weak Link.

Green screen passwords are often short, static, and easy to exploit. Worse, they sit outside modern enterprise identity and access management (IAM) security frameworks, leaving mainframes and other host systems vulnerable.

The Risks of Mainframe Passwords:

  • Weak authentication – Static passwords aren’t strong enough to protect critical host applications and data.
  • Risky user behavior – Shared credentials and poor password hygiene invite breaches.
  • Regulatory failure – Non-compliance with PCI-DSS, DORA, and Zero Trust architecture standards.

It’s time to eliminate these risks—permanently.

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From Password Chaos to IAM-managed Security.

Rocket® Secure Host Access connects your mainframe to your existing enterprise IAM system, enabling:

  • IAM-powered authentication – Eliminates weak passwords with strong, centrally managed credentials.

  • Seamless access control – Users only get access to what they need, reducing exposure.

  • Automatic auditing – Full visibility into who is accessing your systems, and when.

  • Zero disruption – No changes required to mainframe applications or IAM systems.

Ditch the passwords. Strengthen your security.

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