Mainframe Passwords Are a Security Liability. Here's a Fix.

By Rocket Software

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Eliminate Password Hassles. Strengthen Security and Improve Efficiency.

Your mainframe security is only as strong as your weakest link—and static passwords are a hacker’s dream. 
 

Legacy authentication methods expose your critical systems to credential theft, insider attacks, and compliance failures. It’s time for a modern, password-free approach that strengthens security without adding friction.

 

Not All Solutions are Equal

Choosing the right solution means balancing security, ease of use, and integration. Here’s how the options stack up—only one eliminates passwords entirely.

  1. Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO) – Eliminates password entry but still depends on static passwords.
  2. Express Logon Feature (ELF) – Relies on X.509 certificates, which many enterprises don’t use.
  3. Secure Host Access – The only solution that eliminates passwords entirely with PassTickets & seamless integration.
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The Hidden Cost of Password-based Security

Every password reset is a security risk.  

Cybercriminals exploit weak passwords, insider threats go undetected, and IT teams waste resources managing outdated authentication.

 
The Impact of Legacy Passwords:

50%

of IT help desk calls are for password resets (Gartner)

 

 

$70

per reset drains IT resources (Forrester)

 

 

It’s time to move beyond static passwords. Secure Host Access provides a password-free authentication experience that strengthens security without adding friction for users.

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