What is eToken Enterprise? - tlk

Password Storage and Authentication
In addition to storing digital certificates and keys, eToken can provide
secure storage for user passwords.
How Safe is a Password?
Relying on one-factor authentication - a memorized password alone -
seriously weakens the security of any system.
Passwords that are typed in to the keyboard of a PC or laptop can be
easily copied and can also be hacked. Users often have difficulty
remembering several passwords for different applications, so they use
the same password for all their access needs.
They often select a short password that is easy
to remember (and easy to guess), such as the
name of one of their children or their birthday.
In spite of all advice, passwords are seldom
changed and are often written down and left in
easily accessible places, such as in a desk
drawer or on a sticky note on the monitor.
Storing a user’s access details and
authentication passwords on an eToken significantly enhances access
security. eToken provides strong password protection, as well as
portability and convenience.
eToken provides full two-factor authentication - the user must both
connect the eToken and enter the individual eToken password in
order to gain authorized access.
Copying or hacking the eToken password is of no value without the
physical eToken. Users do not need to remember different passwords
for access to different applications and accounts, only the password
for their personal eToken. They can take all their authorization
details with them, on their key chain or in their pocket or purse.
For details of eToken integration for password storage for Virtual
Private Network (VPN) access, see the eToken Enterprise Integration
Guide for Check Point SecuRemote.
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