Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication
Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication adds extra verification to IBM i systems, including AS/400 and iSeries.
What Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication is
Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication adds extra verification to IBM i systems, including AS/400 and iSeries. The IBM i agent can request MFA at sign-on or when users perform protected actions such as FTP requests through an exit program. Supported methods include YubiKey, one-time passwords, push notifications, fingerprint scanning, and printed backup codes for offline use. Administrators manage users, groups, authentication settings, and the self-service portal through the Fortra Insite web interface. The authentication manager can import and synchronize profiles from Active Directory through LDAP, while RADIUS can forward credentials for validation. An API can trigger MFA from customer products or processes. Administrators can audit authentication attempts and user activity, configure retention, and use a backup authentication manager if the primary is unavailable. The product is self-hosted and supports Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, web, and API connections. Pricing is available on request, and a free trial is offered.
Good
- Multiple authentication methods
- IBM i sign-on and exit-point prompts
- Active Directory LDAP synchronization
- RADIUS and API integration
- Backup authentication manager
Watch out
- Self-hosted deployment
- Pricing requires a request
- Free trial duration is unspecified
- Offline codes can be disabled
Who it suits
Powertech MFA suits organizations protecting IBM i environments and connecting authentication to directories, RADIUS, FTP, Telnet, or custom processes. It is designed for self-hosted deployments.
Verdict
Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication focuses on IBM i protection while providing several factor types and integration routes. Its auditing, directory, RADIUS, API, and high-availability features support organizations with varied authentication requirements.
Plans and prices
From Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication | Priced on request | Request pricing from Fortra |
The facts
Each one read from Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Administration
- Administrators use the Fortra Insite web interface to manage users, groups, authentication settings, and the self-service portal.checked 11 Oct 2026
- API integration
- The product can integrate with customer products and processes so MFA is invoked when a user calls a program or process.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Auditing
- Administrators can audit authentication attempts, user maintenance activity, and user information, and set audit retention.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Authentication methods
- Supported methods include YubiKey, one-time passwords, push notifications, and fingerprint scanning.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Authentication points
- The IBM i agent can prompt for MFA at sign-on or when users attempt actions such as FTP requests through an exit program.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Fortra describes the product as supporting organizations' efforts to meet requirements including PCI DSS and HIPAA.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Directory integration
- The authentication manager can import user profiles from Active Directory via LDAP and synchronize user profiles with the directory.checked 11 Oct 2026
- High availability
- A backup authentication manager can process authentication attempts if the primary manager is unavailable.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Offline access
- Users can generate and print a list of one-time passwords for offline use; an administrator can disable this feature.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Provides multi-factor authentication for IBM i systems, including AS/400 and iSeries.checked 11 Oct 2026
- RADIUS integration
- Powertech MFA supports RADIUS and can forward user credentials to a RADIUS server for validation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Fortra provides a product support request link and lists phone, email, and live chat contact options on the product page.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1982checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The product includes an IBM i server agent, a Windows desktop agent, and mobile apps for iOS and Android.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The product page offers a free trial, but does not state its duration.checked 11 Oct 2026
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