Authentication Factor: Hardware Token
AuthControl Sentry® supports users with an extensive range of authentication factors, including the traditional hardware token for effortless and secure authentication.
Why Use a Hardware Token?
Although there are many ways to authenticate access to applications,
the hardware token provides a solution to organisations where restrictions
on the use of mobile devices apply, such as energy (electricity, oil & gas),
aerospace and defence.
One-time code (OTC)
The hardware token is a small, mobile fob that can be carried around by users so they can authenticate access to applications.
It works by providing the user with a one-time code (OTC) they can use to authenticate access to their protected application.
By typing the OTC into their device, they can securely access their application. Every time the button on the hardware token
is pressed, it provides a new code, ensuring infiltration is prevented.
Swivel Secure's AuthControl Sentry offers a choice of OATH types.
For short OTC display times and consecutive use, the Swivel OATH compliant HOTP token is ideal.
When the code needs to be displayed for longer or entered within a short time window, the Swivel OATH compliant TOTP token provides these options.
Durable hardware
Users of hardware tokens can spend a lot of time on-site and
outside in often challenging conditions.
The hardware token has:
- a robust hard case for maximum durability,
- a large, clear LCD display for poor lighting conditions,
- and the reset button is ideally located, so it can be easily utilised to provide a new
code when conditions are challenging.
Maximum security wherever you are
Whether the user is on an offshore oil platform or numerous levels deep within a defence facility, they can still access their applications by authenticating with the hardware token and the one-time code (OTC) it provides.
Designed for durability and ultimate security, the hardware token is always an alternative method of authenticating access to applications, for organisations requiring their users to authenticate in remote or challenging environments. The hardware token is also utilised in financial institutions and call centres where mobile devices are forbidden.
Get Swivel Secure authentication on new or existing hardware tokens
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