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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2004 
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.
The insecurity of two-factor authentication

(07 Jul 2004)

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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>> Crossover (Information Security magazine) 01 Jun 2004
>> Crossover steps (Information Security magazine) 01 Jun 2004
>> A smart card for everyone? (Information Security magazine) 01 Mar 2002
>> ActivCard offers two-factor security for WLANs (SearchNetworking.com) 08 Jun 2004
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>> Best Web Links-->Securing the Internet and E-Commerce-->Authentication/Access Control
>> Best Web Links-->Securing the Desktop-->Passwords/authentication
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