User Actions
Changing Password
Once authenticated, a user can change his password from User menu. This is a strongly recommended action after the first login, and it can be performed at any time forward.
In order to change your password, access Users > Change password option:
Change your password window opens:
a. In Old Password field, type your current password;
b. In New Password field, type the new password. Make sure you follow the complexity requirements set for the specific company environment;
c. Repeat the new password in Confirm Password field;
d. Press "Save" button to save the new password and close the window or press "Cancel" button to close the window without saving changes. As an option, you can close the window without saving changes by clicking the mark in top-right corner.
e. After changing password, it is recommended to perform logout by clicking User > Logout in User menu.
An administrator with user management privileges can change his password and can also change passwords for any other user. In order to do that:
a. In Settings menu, click Users and groups > Users:
Users configuration page opens:
b. Click on button for yourself or the user for which you need to change the password. A different Change user password opens:
c. Type in the new password in Password and Password Confirm fields.
d. Press "Save" button to save the new password and close the window or press "Cancel" button to close the window without saving changes. As an option, you can close the window without saving changes by clicking the mark in top-right corner.
e. Instruct the user to logout from application and then log back in.
Adding/removing 2FA
How to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to an user account
With two-factor authentication (2FA), you add an extra layer of security to your account. In addition to your password, you'll also need a code generated by Google Authenticator on your phone. To activate 2FA follow the steps described bellow:
Authentication
To access Web Interface, open a web browser and type the application's address or DNS name. The default address initially assigned to Web Interface is: https://CyberquestIPAddress (example).
The browser automatically redirects you to CYBERQUEST's authentication page:
Navigate to Settings
From Settings menu, select Add two factor authentication. Page Add two factor authentication will open:
Application Enrollment
Scan QR code or insert 2FA Backup key using Google Authenticator application and press "Next" button.
Application Validation
Insert the code from Google Authenticator and press "Save" button.
Login using 2FA
A.Login in CYBERQUEST application using your user and password.
B.Insert the code from Google Authenticator and press "Validate" button.
How to disable two-factor authentication (2FA) to an user account
To disable two-factor authentication you have two options:
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Disable your 2FA as User
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Disable 2FA as Administrator
1.Disable your 2FA as User
Login using 2FA
A.Login in CYBERQUEST web application using your user and password.
B.Insert the code from Google Authenticator and press "Validate" button.
Disable 2FA authentication
From Settings menu, select Disable two factor authentication. After you disable two-factor authentication, you will be logout from CYBERQUEST application.
2.Disable 2FA as Administrator
Authentication
Use an Admnistrator account to access CYBERQUEST web application, open a web browser and type the application's address or DNS name. The default address initially assigned to Web Interface is: https://CyberquestIPAddress (example).
Navigate to Settings
From Settings menu, select Users and groups > Users. The Users page will open.
Disable 2FA authentication
On Users page, select the user whose 2FA you want to disable and press button to disable 2FA.