Authentication: Two-factor authentication - a look behind the headlines

  • Authors:
  • Paul A. Henry

  • Affiliations:
  • Secure Computing

  • Venue:
  • Network Security
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

Statements which have appeared in recent months about two-factor authentication are not just incorrect - they are irresponsible. Oversimplification of the October 2005 Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) recommendations has recently lead to sensational headlines. Another view needs to be voiced.