Glossary

IPI Enterprise Server Glossary

Account – Credentials used to access a resource, including username, password, and OTP secret. AD (Active Directory) – Refers to Microsoft’s on-premise Active Directory server. IES (IPI Enterprise Server) – A central management platform that controls users, keys, and credentials as part of the IPI enterprise solution. ILS (IPI License Server) – Issues licenses for users and their keys within the IPI solution. IPI Client – A client application installed on a user’s computer as part of the IPI solution. IPI Dongle (Dongle) – Ensures proper key operation with the computer via Bluetooth in the IPI solution. IPI Key (HK) – A credential storage device that is part of the IPI solution. IES Administrator (Administrator) – The company employee responsible for managing all data on the IES server. Proximity – A function that locks or unlocks a computer based on the Bluetooth signal strength of the IPI Key. Task – An action, such as adding, updating, or deleting accounts, transmitted from IES to the IPI Key. Unlock Account – An account used to unlock the computer, formed specifically for that purpose. OTP (One-Time Password) – A time-based password following the RFC 6238 standard. OTP Secret – A key for generating one-time passwords, which must be kept secure. User/Employee – A company employee whose data is stored on IES and who is issued a IPI Key. Workstation/Computer – Any computerized workplace where the user operates (synonyms: computer, laptop).