Hello Paul, Saturday, September 25, 2004, 1:20:41 PM, you wrote:
> Hello Tony, > Saturday, September 25, 2004, 3:19:16 AM, you wrote: T>> Choose carefully. Not every brand is as much supported as the other. T>> 1 usually key can handle several passwords. So it could for example T>> also be used as windows login. > thanks, I have parked and flagged your message ! T>> -iKey: http://www.safenet-inc.com/products/ikey/index.asp > I like this one.. the master key function sounds interesting. > but.. what happens if you LOSE the key or it gets stepped on or stolen?? Yep that's a problem. I have to say they are pretty strong and don't break easily. In case of theft/loss the 1st thing you should do is change all you passwords. That way the stolen key outlived its use. But I assume you change passwords on every occasion you suspect someone has read the Post-It on your monitor too :-) I think it's also wise to keep a copy in a safe place. The iKeys can also be password protected by a SOpin (System Operator Pin) and a user password. The SOpin password should be a very strong one you write down and store safely. The user password could be something simple. In the iKey configuration software you can set the number of tries before the iKey blocks. After it is blocked not even the right pin will not grant you access. Only the SOpin can open the iKey again. That's why the the SOpin must be extremely strong. As said just print that pin and put it in your bank vault. If all goes well you never need it. SecureBat! http://www.ccokc.org/articles/2004%20Articles/Jan04%20Articles/Jan04_Lockdown%20e-Mail_Rice.htm BTW I have no idea why RitLabs charges $80 for a iKey.. As you should have guessed by now I have a iKey :-) I didn't originally buy it for PGP. Later on I noticed that PGP doesn't support my iKey version. So choose the right type. Also buy the one with the most space you can find. Some solutions require a 'lot' of storage space T>> -Alladin: http://www.ealaddin.com/etoken/default.asp T>> -Gemplus: http://www.gemplus.fr/pss/id_security/ T>> -Schlumberger: T>> http://www.scryptosystems.com/SCRYPTOMEDIA%20eGate%201p%20uk.pdf -- Tony A clever man commits no minor blunders. ________________________________________________ Current version is 3.00.00 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
