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Authentication Problems

There are a lot of authentication mechanisms, yet none offer the flexibility, security and value of the WiKID Authentication System. If you analyze these systems based on operational, financial and relative security aspects, you will find that they either are overly expensive, a huge hassle or simply can't be used in the situations you need covered.

Page Key Fobs are an expensive hassle!
Key fobs work, but they are expensive and a hassle for end-users and administrators and lack the extensibility required for today's authentication needs.
Page The problems with passwords
Passwords are neither secure nor cheap! Passwords are an increasing target for hackers via spyware and keystroke loggers. Corporations are being targeted by hackers intent on blackmail, denial of server, and other attacks. In the meantime, password reset calls are driving helpdesks costs through the roof.
Page Smart Cards - Too expensive for mass adoption.
Smart cards, as with any system that requires a reader, are too expensive and simply don't work for today's multi-location, cross-enterprise networking needs.
Page Shared-secret Software Tokens - Problematic and Weak
Typical, shared-secret software tokens suffer from the same problems that all shared-secret systems suffer from: they are a pain to implement and maintain. Shared secret software tokens are particularly weak, which is why WiKID Strong Authentication uses powerful asymmetric encryption.
Page SMS-based Systems - neither secure nor reliable
Most of our competitors offer solutions that will "work on cell phones". These systems will send the one-time passcode using text-messaging. There are two big problems with this: a complete lack of security and a lack of reliability.
Page Biometrics - Not Suitable for most authentication needs
People tend to think that biometrics are the ultimate in authentication. This mistaken belief will probably be a big set back for security in general.
Page Certificates - Too much money for not enough security
Certificates have been around for a long time, but have never been widely adopted. Why? Too much money and hassle for not enough security.
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