Richard M. Smith wrote:
Hi Mary Ann,
What kind of Windows driver does a USB key token need? At least with USB
flash disks, most Windows systems built in the last 5 years have a driver
for USB flash disks. Also would a Web site talk to the device? Perhaps
with an ActiveX control?
As mentioned previously, the USB crypto tokens are very different to a
USB flash disk. At this point, I don't think that Windows comes with
drivers for any crypto tokens.
The big problem with USB devices is the dang USB sockets on many computers
is on their backsides and access is difficult. I just tested USB flash disk
usability during a recent vacation in Argentina. I tried out about 20
different computers in Internet cafes, it was a pain to get to all the USB
sockets. There is some hope. Newer systems are coming with front-side USB
sockets which should become more common since USB flash disk are replacing
floppy disks.
Yip, this is a problem.
USB devices are pretty easy to forget also. Can a USB key token only be
left in a machine for only the 5 to 10 seconds that it takes to do an
authorization and not for the entire banking session?
I guess it would depend on how the application (and the browser) has
been written. Personally, I'd would associate someone withdrawing the
USB token or smart card from the slot as an indicator that they have
finished doing their banking.
If there are no driver issues with a USB key token, maybe it's the best way
to go.
Sorry, no go here.
Richard
Rogan
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