Managing SDS Enterprise account login

To change the SDS Enterprise login management settings:

  1. Right-click on the SDS Enterprise icon SDS Enterprise icon in the Windows system tray.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. In the Configuration tab, double-click Connection.

In the Connection tab, Ask for secret code section, choose:

  • At connection time only: this option is recommended in most cases.

  • On each signature or decryption operation: to ensure greater security, you can request that the password or secret code be systematically required for each operation involving the user’s private key.

  • Every X minute(s): if you enable this option, the session will be kept open for the specified time. After this time, the password will be requested if the user performs an operation.

To prevent fraudulent use of the product, we recommend setting the SDS Enterprise account to be locked or automatically logged out when the user is inactive on their workstation. For more information, see the next sections.

This section applies to Password accounts only.

The more regularly you change your secret code (every X days), the less likely it is it will become detected by someone else. You will thus be better protected.

On the Connection tab, Change secret code section, select an option and use the arrows to indicate the time period:

  • Request change every x day(s).

A window invites the user to change their password. This option ensures better password confidentiality. By changing it regularly, you limit the risk of it being known to a third party.

  • Impose change every x day(s).

A window prompts the user to change their password.

  • Inhibit change before x day(s).

This option stops users from changing their password before a certain period. This prevents users from changing their password once, then changing it again back to their original password. These successive changes would allow users to use the same passwords over and over again, resulting in reduced security.