8-2 Reference GuideSecurID is a two-factor authentication process to protect againstunauthorized access. This dynamic user authentication produces arandomly-generated security code mechanism that changes every60 seconds. At login, authorized users enter their password andthe code displayed on their SecurID token card. While a passwordmay be compromised, the constantly changing access code, whichrequires the token card during system use, bars unauthorized usersfrom entering the network.Using the SecurID token cardEach SecurID token card is programmed with an algorithm thatensures every code displayed is valid only for that user at thatparticular time. The token card has a display that authorizes theindividual user access to the computer. Through this authenticationsystem, the user’s identity is verified when the correct passwordand current code are entered from the user’s token.Personal identification number (PIN)The user’s password is called a personal identification number, orPIN. The user enters the secret PIN from a console connection,followed by the current code displayed on the token card. Then theaccess control module must authenticate the token’s unique codein combination with the user’s secret PIN before access is granted.Key Security Authentication Features of theNetopia RouterAs a remote device, the Netopia Router offers client/calling sidesecurity authentication. This feature allows the Netopia Router tocall a server router and perform security card authentication. Therouter of the called server must have access to a server with ACEsoftware loaded on it.
