Extending Security Using the Application Interface › Generate a Random Password

Generate a Random Password

You can generate a random password. This capability improves security by eliminating the need to maintain a list of static passwords. For example, every month you can randomly generate a new password that is unlike any previous password.

Follow these steps:

1. Issue a LINK (or a dynamic call) to invoke the CA Top Secret Application Interface.

   The CA Top Secret Application Interface launches.

2. Define and submit a parameter list with the following Request Record specifications:
   • For TSSHEAD, specify TCPLV5L1.
   • For TSSCLASS, specify RANDOM.
   • For TSSRNAME, specify the userid for which to generate a random password.
   • For TSSPSWDO, specify the current password of the userid.

   When you submit the list, the following message appears, beginning at label TSSRTN:

   NEW PASSWORD IS (XXXXXXXX)
   

   XXXXXXXX

   Identifies the new password. The new password is always left-justified and padded to eight characters with blanks.