The RSA KeyFob alone wouldn't get anyone in... With our setup, we key in a username, then a secret code, and then the number on the RSA, so without my secret code the RSA KeyFob is useless.
On Mar 27, 2009 9:49am, John Aldrich <[email protected]> wrote: > 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'ma 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 myÿÿ¢ 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/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
