USB token: which one?

PlatinumX · 06-15-2009, 03:41 PM

Hey all,

I am looking for a fully supported usb token to perform two factor authentication.

I browsed opensc site.
However tokens listed seems hard to find (old).

So, does some of you use usb token with linux ?
Which model do you use ?

Thanks

farslayer · 06-15-2009, 03:51 PM

I would suggest talking to CryptoCard.
http://www.cryptocard.com/products/c...%2Dstyletoken/

I've been using their tokens and CryptoSHIELD for a couple years now for remote VPN access, and they are the most reasonably priced Solution I have found.

The tokens do NOT expire (unless YOU set an expiration date on a token)
The batteries in the tokens are replaceable.

So theres no forced token replacement costs like you would incur with RSA and some other token suppliers.

For the solution we implemented it was roughly $100.00 per token Min purchase of 5. Plus we purchased an initializer and a few software tokens as well. That provided the licensing and the physical keychain tokens. the server side software and the initializer unit.

I wouldn't have been able to touch any other solution for an entry price like I got from CrypoCARD.
Their tech support has been excellent as well. We called during our free trial, and once or twice during implementation after we decided to go ahead with the purchase.. since then it's been smooth sailing.

akiku · 06-15-2009, 08:54 PM

You should also checkout the Yubi Key. It is intended as an open source solution with several applications already supported and an active program for developers who want to incorporate the functionality in other apps.

PlatinumX · 06-16-2009, 02:56 AM

Thanks for these info.

@farslayer:
I wanted to buy only one to make a first evaluation project.
You talked of a purchase of 5 tokens.

It is the minimum ?
You were not able to order less ?

Other question, is this token restricted to exportation ?
I am not in USA, and some crypto products are not easily exportable.

Thanks

farslayer · 06-16-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatinumX

Thanks for these info.

@farslayer:
I wanted to buy only one to make a first evaluation project.
You talked of a purchase of 5 tokens.

It is the minimum ?
You were not able to order less ?

Other question, is this token restricted to exportation ?
I am not in USA, and some crypto products are not easily exportable.

Thanks

I would suggest you contact them directly for those queries as I do not know the limitations or export requirements. CryptoCard is locate in Canada rather than the US, so it may not be an issue.

Best of luck !