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MXI Security Launches Fingerprint Enabled USB for Multi-Factor AuthenticationPublished by: IDC Published: Feb. 15, 2008 - 6 Pages Table of ContentsTable of Contents IDC Opinion In This Vendor Profile Situation Overview Company Overview Figure: MXP Big Picture Company Strategy Future Outlook Essential Guidance Advice for MXI Security Learn More Related Research AbstractIn this vendor profile IDC examines MXI Security, and the company's most recent contribution to the Personal Portable Computing Device (PPSD) market. IDC defines a PPSD as follows: Contains a processor, cryptographic calculation, and key generation/storage (demonstrable tamper resistance) in an independent device Supports personalization (by manufacturers for individuals at the factory level) Has as its primary purpose IT security for device, applications, and/or network access (excludes SIM cards and TPMs) Is personal to an individual and portable for access from many different clients (PC, laptops, smartphones, kiosks, etc.) Comes in multiple forms, such as smart cards, USB tokens, and one-time password (OTP) tokensThe IDC definition of PPSD includes security smart cards for network access, which are an important part of the market. The various types of external tokens in this market include both traditional authentication tokens and USB authentication tokens. Traditional authentication tokens are small hardware devices allow users to authenticate themselves to a token authentication server using either OTP or challenge/reply methods. These tokens can come in multiple form factors and do not require additional hardware. OTP or challenge/reply tokens are simple to use and provide a robust authentication method. USB authentication tokens are small devices which connect to any standards-based USB port and can have smart card chips and embedded software used to perform user authentication and cryptographic functions such as digital signing. USB authentication tokens don't inherently require external server software, as do traditional authentication tokens; instead, they can be utilized by nearly any application that can recognize the token. These tokens may have the same capabilities as smart cards and can be used as smart card replacements. They may be increasingly used within OTP security architectures. Vendors currently representing the token side of the PPSD market include RSA (the security division of EMC), Secure Computing, SafeNet, Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Vasco, Entrust, and MXI Security. Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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