This system value allows users to monitor attempted use of their profiles and know when a new password is needed.
This system value controls whether the user sees an informational display at signon that contains the date and time last signed on, the number of invalid signon attempts since the last signon, and the number of days until the password expire, if within 7 days of expiration.
See Table 2 for an overview of this system value.
| iSeries™ Navigator | Character-based interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deselected | 0 (No) | Display is not shown. |
| Selected | 1 (Yes) | Display is shown. |
Relationship to security policy
Within your security policy you should inform users your company's expectations for managing their signon activities. The display signon information system value provides users with information regarding signon attempts and password expiration. Through the time stamp information generated with this system value, users can monitor attempts to sign on to systems. You need to document in your security policy what a user should do if they suspect inappropriate use of signon.
| iSeries Navigator name | Display signon information |
|---|---|
| Character-based interface name | QDSPSGNINF |
| Authority | All object access (*ALLOBJ) Note: The Security Officer (QSECOFR) user profile is shipped with
these authorities.
|
| How to access | iSeries Navigator
Character-based interface
|
| Changes take effect | Immediately |
| Default value | Deselected (0) |
| Recommended value | Selected (1) |
| Lockable | Yes |
| Special considerations | NA |
For more detailed information about this security value, see Chapter 3, "Security System Values" in Security Reference.