SecurID Terminology
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| Key Fob/Token |
A key fob, sometimes called a token, is an electronic
device (can be clipped to a key ring) which generates a random series of six digits every
60 seconds. When combined with a user set PIN, a single use passcode is available
for authentication to services such as dial-up access, webmail and secure web servers.
This method of authentication is known as two factor authentication as involves something
you have and something you know. |
| PIN |
Personal Identification Number is set by the user upon
receipt of key fob. The PIN should be an 8 alpha-numeric that are easy to remember, but hard
to guess. Numbers such as 0000abcd or 1234wxyz make poor choices for PINs, however choices
which may be part of your phone or address may provide an easy to remember PIN. |
| Passcode |
The combination of PIN and six digits displayed in the
key fob's windows results in the passcode. When prompted for a passcode (except when
first setting your PIN) always enter your PIN followed
by the six digits displayed for a total of 14 digits. a2ghjk38903233 |
| Next Token Code |
A series of incorrect passcodes entries during
authentication puts the key fob in what is known as Next Token Code mode. In this
mode, a user will be prompted to wait for the next series of six digits to be displayed
and enter those digits. This process will re-enable the key fob for normal use.
If incorrect entries continue the key fob will become disabled. |
| New PIN Mode |
A user set to new PIN mode will be prompted for entry
of a four digit PIN. Once set this PIN is used with the key fob to construct a 14
digit passcode. |
