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Security Tokens
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ALSO CALLED: Authentication Tokens, Hardware Tokens, USB Security Tokens, and Tokens
DEFINITION: A security token (sometimes called an authentication token) is a small hardware device that the owner carries to authorize access to a network service. The device may be in the form of a smart card or may be embedded in a commonly used object such as a key
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Guide to Evaluating Two-Factor Solutions
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WEBCAST:
Check out this webcast and learn about the different methods of two-factor authentication and find out what your company should consider when evaluating this technology.
Posted: 22 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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eToken Strong Authentication - The Key to Secure PCs and Data
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Aladdin has partnered with leading PC and data security solution providers to quickly and easily deploy a PC and data security solution integrated with eToken security. Guidelines to help select an authentication token solution are outlined in this video.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 25 Jul 2008
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Countdown Top 5 Technologies on the Leading Edge of Authentication
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In this podcast, Mark Diodati of Burton Group will count down his top five leading edge authentication technologies, including authentication as a service, personal portable security devices, and the credit card OTP form factor.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 21 Jul 2008
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Expert Tips to Overcoming Authentication Challenges
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This podcast examines the characteristics of multi-factor authentication and how to keep online transactions secure by using this technology.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | Premiered: 06 May 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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SECURITY TOKENS DEFINITION (continued):
fob. Security tokens provide an extra level of assurance through a method known as two-factor authentication: the user has a personal identification number ( PIN), which authorizes them as the owner of that particular device; the device then displays a number which uniquely identifies the user to the service, allowing them to log in. The identification number for each user is changed frequently, usually every five minutes or so. Unlike a password, a security token is
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