Re: SecureID vs Certificates

[Gregory Hicks <ghicks () cadence com>]

> From: "Tony Miedaner" <miedaner () twcny rr com>
> Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 10:18:05 -0500
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> Kind of a high level questions on trade offs between SecureID or
> Certificates.  It would seem pretty obvious that SecureID is a better
> system BUT for many situations it would seem to me that certificates
> would be a reasonable form of two factor authentication.  Can anyone
> provide a good reason why not to use certificates over SecureID?

It would seem to me that certificates are good when the user does not
change locations.  I believe that SecurID was designed for use when the
user changes machines frequently, or when the user is not at a fixed
location.

Just my $0.02 worth...

Regards,
Gregory Hicks
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> Is it even reasonable to classify certificates as two factor?
>
> It is understood that if someone can take control your computer they
> may be able to use the cert.
>
> Any insight is much appreciated as always:-)
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