Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Still working on Multi-Factor Authentication solutions? Jeff Patterson mentioned a new device from InCard in his Tech Talk Briefing for the week of July 28 to August 3, 2006. This new device looks and acts like your standard credit/debit card but with a twist. It has a small screen that can display a passcode which, when added to the username and password often used for logons now, takes your security to a higher level. The displayed passcode is activated by a button on the card and is valid for about 30 seconds.
You get the convenience of a token device, but without the key ring attachment. This device from InCard is carried in your wallet.
InCard plans an enhancement soon. With a second chip, additional information could also be stored and displayed such as transaction information, an available balance, etc.
Pricing on these InCard devices is more expensive that the traditional key fob token, $10 as compared to $5 respectively. But the key fob device is larger, and costs more to keep in inventory, package and ship. InCard believes this can make up that price difference.
CNet News.com has a video demonstration of the card.
You get the convenience of a token device, but without the key ring attachment. This device from InCard is carried in your wallet.
InCard plans an enhancement soon. With a second chip, additional information could also be stored and displayed such as transaction information, an available balance, etc.
Pricing on these InCard devices is more expensive that the traditional key fob token, $10 as compared to $5 respectively. But the key fob device is larger, and costs more to keep in inventory, package and ship. InCard believes this can make up that price difference.
CNet News.com has a video demonstration of the card.
