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Security Tokens

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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Countdown – Top 5 Technologies on the Leading Edge of Authentication
sponsored by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
PODCAST: 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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Multi-factor Authentication: Adding Business Value to Compliance
sponsored by Arcot Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast to learn about the business and security benefits that your company can get from multi-factor authentication.
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Encryption Made Easy on the System i
sponsored by Linoma Software
WEBCAST: Learn how you can satisfy your company's security initiatives by protecting sensitive fields and backups on the IBM System i (iSeries) using strong encryption, integrated key management and auditing.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Expert Tips to Overcoming Authentication Challenges
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
PODCAST: 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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