Posted on 11/24/2010 11:19:16 AM PST by GISax
When I visited my college roommate earlier this summer, his wife had a device on her keychain that looked like a thermometer but it generated a random code that was her logon of the moment on her network at work. I am researching secure logon methods and aside from the usual ways, I am trying to reference what this is and even find a website for it.
If this sounds familiar, I would appreciate some feedback. Thanks!!!
That is exactly what she had. Thanks a million Greysard! :)
IT looks like someone posted a link to RSA secure ID. they work great, as long as you have it handy.
They have a program you can install that generates the codes on your computer too.
They have hard and soft tokens.
Used oner of those for years to logon to our mainframe from my PC at home. They work great, but need renewed periodically as the battery runs down. Each year I turned in the old one for a new one as that seemed to be about the battery-life of the thing. Mine looked like an overly thick credit card.
I’ve used them a lot. They can be used in a lot of ways to establish identity. That is all they do is establish identity
I’ve used them a lot. They can be used in a lot of ways to establish identity. That is all they do is establish identity
Ron, I have been issued, and have used, the RSA SecurID in both the keyfob and card for corporate intranet access since 2000. Battery life is 3 to 4 years, based on my experience, as the SecurID Fob issued to me in early 2002 lasted until mid 2006. My current employer has a standard 3 year replacement procedure that I just went through.
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