[ale] OT: Two-factor and/or biometric authentication

[Keeler, James]

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003, Keeler, James wrote:

> Is anyone using two-factor and/or biometric devices to authenticate
users?
> If so, what are you using and how much per device did it cost?
> 
> We are slowly and deliberately securing our network and one major area
of
> concern is authentication (for obvious reasons).  Most users have the
bad
> habit of creating a weak password.  Any attempt to force the users to
create
> strong passwords inevitably leads to Post-It notes stuck to
monitors...

Are you looking at requiring this for all authentication, or just remote

access? The latter can be a lot cheaper....

At any rate, I've done a little with RSA SecurID. We were using their 
keyfobs, which ran us about $50 each (in bulk). I'd probably use them
again.

later,
chris
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Chris, we are looking for a cost-effective alternative to passwords for all
users (appx. 300 users to date).  We have received a sample from Authenix
but the price is a little high.  Whatever solution we choose will need to be
strong.

-James