True. However, the OP was specifically asking about proximity cards. :-) I've seen RSA dongles before that are used for secure logins where you have to enter a multi-character number that changes every 30 seconds or so.... very nice. :-) Still... I'm a paranoid SOB and I don't like the idea of just handing someone a "smart card" and letting them use that for login w/o any other validation. :-) Just my personal opinion for whatever it's worth. :-)
-----Original Message----- From: Kevin Lundy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:23 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Proximity Card Network Logon There are cards that can do multiple things. We have cards that are a) proximity for some building access b) smart cards (not proximity based) for computer access (requires a pin) c) biometric for some locations within the building. They have the capability to use bio for computers, but we haven't implemented that part d) certificate storage (encryption and 802.1x) e) single sign on (but it was so problematic we didn't implement) Our cards and software are from RSA. RSA is no longer manufacturing and selling cards. On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 9:15 AM, John Aldrich <[email protected]> wrote: > Just personal opinion, but I wouldn't want to trust a proximity card alone for logins. Perhaps coupled with some sort of biometric reader to authenticate that the person with the card is the actual user, but not alone. I've worked for a company which used the cards for physical access to the building, and those cards can be problematic -- if they get cracked or too close to a strong magnetic field, they are dead. > > Not saying not to do it, but keep a good supply of blank cards handy along with the badge-making equipment. :-) Just my 2¢ worth. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nick Symiakakis [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 8:41 AM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: Proximity Card Network Logon > > Hi All, do any of you have experience with using Proximity Cards for netowrk logons and single signon? We are looking to simplify our multiple password infrastructure, and are looking at Biotech or Proximity devices and software. Software advice would greatly be appreciated. > Nick Symiakakis > Net Admin > Noble Hospital > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.285 / Virus Database: 270.11.30/2026 - Release Date: 03/27/09 07:13:00 > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.285 / Virus Database: 270.11.30/2026 - Release Date: 03/27/09 07:13:00 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
