Oct 16 2009

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Two Factor Authentication, Next Step for Phone Security

Posted at 9:31 pm under PRO! Technology

Two_Factor_AuthenticationWhy do you prefer to shop at certain online stores but not at other stores? Well, the consideration why people shop at certain shops but not at other shop is usually influenced by the security of the payment method. When an online store is able to provide secure payment methods, customers will feel convenient to shop at their store. This condition will surely be advantageous for your business since customers will likely go back to your store in the future.

Therefore, providers of electronic payment keep trying to provide more secured payment method. One technology that is currently considered as a reliable authentication method for online transaction is Two Factor Authentication. In fact, this technology is also useful for remote workers that access the same database. Those remote workers usually need to login by entering their username and password. Using this technology, their login activity will be more secured.

After those workers enter their username and password, they will receive a phone call. They just need to answer and enter PIN. This technology is less costly compared to Smart Card. If you compared to RSA SecurID, this technology is much easier to use. In sum, all of these facts show that this authentication solution is safer, cheaper, and easier to use. Therefore, if you are running your enterprise business or using remote servers, you can consider using this technology.

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