User Account Security

The NSX Advanced Load Balancer includes several mechanisms to protect the control plane from overload or abuse. Some of these are based on feedback from penetration test findings. 

Details about these mechanisms are discussed in the following sections:

• Super User Accounts

• Strong Password Enforcement

• Password History Enforcement

• Password-less SSH-based Login for Admin User

• User Account Lockout

• Maximum Concurrent Login Sessions

• User Credentials Timeout