Thinking about deploying two-factor authentication in your organization? Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the technology before you assume it's the most secure way to go.
Deployment of two-factor authentication tools such as smartcards and USB tokens appears to be increasing. More organizations are adding a layer of security to the desktop that requires users to physically possess a token and have knowledge of a PIN or password in order to access company data. However, there are still some drawbacks to two-factor authentication that are keeping the technology from widespread deployment that are worth considering.
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