What is this usb a key? What is it used for?
Oh, and thanks for the info, I figured it was a scam, and didn't bother clicking it. That'll teach me to be so skeptical. :)
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What is this usb a key? What is it used for?
Oh, and thanks for the info, I figured it was a scam, and didn't bother clicking it. That'll teach me to be so skeptical. :)
I applied for one, just hope I didn't open the flood gates of spam and junk mail.
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Very Cool! I just orderd mine, I will reply whenever I get it.
Thanx dac0braman
The Authenex A-KeyQuote:
Originally posted here by linuxelite
What is this usb a key? What is it used for?
Oh, and thanks for the info, I figured it was a scam, and didn't bother clicking it. That'll teach me to be so skeptical. :)
The A-Key™ is a house-key sized USB token that serves as the platform for the Authenex suite of strong (two-factor) e-security applications. It may be used for certificate storage (optional), but the unique benefit of the A-Key is its on-board CPU and its use of 128 bit .AES (Advance Encryption Standard) to communicate directly with the various e-security applications available through Authenex.
Features and Benefits
Secure Design - The patent-pending chip aboard the A-Key is hacker proof and will fail if removed from the board.
Non-Duplicable - An assigned Electronic Serial Number and a randomly (or administratively) generated 4096-bit shared secret ensure that each key is unique.
Safe and Easy to Use - The user's password is never transmitted over the network or recorded in a central depository. The transition for users is simple - as it is just like using and ATM card at your local bank.
PKI-Ready - The A-Key carries a 15KiloByte (KB) password-activated memory area that can be used for securely storing private keys and certificates.
Product Specification
Operating System(s):
Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, and XP
On-Board Security Proccesors:
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
Casing:
Injection molded plastic, tamper evident
Connector:
USB (Universal Serial Bus) TYPE A
Dimensions:
50 x 16 x 7 mm (1.97 x 0.63 x 0.28 in)
Memory Size:
16k
Weight:
4.7g
Hope this will help you if not have a look at this link
if you need any more help just ask by this post (of which I have subscibed to)
I would be pleased to help at any time
DaC0braMan
:umph:
I just signed up for one as well. Hope they don't mind shipping to Canada :) This would work great on my laptop...
it's proably a plug - in trojan :eek:
j/k
omg - that last sentance was just a joke, so why have ppl given me negative anti points for it !!!!!
will this thing keep working? It says thats its a demo...Idony wanna get it if its only going to work for a few weeks! Thanks
i think the key is fully functional piece of hardware, but they also send you out a cd with info about thier products *i think*
I clicked on their banner ad here on AO and applied for my free key 3 or 4 weeks ago. I haven't gotten so much as a confirmation email yet so its sort of in limbo. Hopefully it will just magically appear on my doorstep one day soon.
a few ppl have been waiting a while for them and others have got theirs so it seems that they do arrive................................someday !!
What more can you expect.........ITS FREE :)