[AusNOG] Authentication Tokens

[Curtis Bayne]

Considering that tokens are (at least in our case) usually on the same  
retractable keychain as our datacentre swipe cards and photo identity  
cards I don't really see how it adds any extra security.

Then again, seeing my logo on anything with a screen or blinking  
lights pretty much grabs me hook, line and sinker. I'm a sucker for  
merchandise.

Curtis


Managing Director
SONET Telecommunications


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On 18/06/2009, at 7:23 AM, "Aaron Weller // Crucial Paradigm" <aaron at crucialp.com 
 > wrote:

> I would have thought the same thing, but I was surprised to find out
> when our bank sent us one of these tokens it was branded by them!  I
> think it defeats half the purpose of having one!
>
> Regards,
> Aaron
>
> Tony wrote:
>> --- On Wed, 17/6/09, Daniel O'Connor <doconnor at gsoft.com.au> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I've seen these..
>>> http://www.yubico.com/products/yubikey/
>>>
>>>
>>
>>> From that website:
>>
>> "Brandable - Your company's distinctive YubiKey can be branded with  
>> your corporate profile or logo."
>>
>> Is it just me, or is that a bit in the opposite direction that you  
>> should be taking for secure tokens ? Surely advertising the  
>> corporate network that the token could be used to break into if  
>> stolen isn't the best idea...
>>
>>
>> regards,
>> Tony.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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