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Chapter 5: Using SecureSuite
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SecureSuite User Authentication
SecureSuite is an advanced authentication infrastructure designed to provide
secure and convenient forms of authentication. Before allowing users to access a
protected computer, application, web site, file or folder, SecureSuite will prompt
them to authenticate (prove who they are) via an authentication dialog. Depending
on what authentication method(s) have been installed and enrolled with, users
may authenticate using a single method or a combination of password, fingerprint,
smart card, iris scan, USB token, and other advanced authentication technologies.
Figure 5: SecureSuite Authentication Dialog
Authentication Methods
An authentication method is a way of proving your identity. Typing a password is
a common, but relatively insecure and inconvenient authentication method.
Biometric methods, such as scanning your fingerprint, are more secure and
convenient (it is hard to forget your finger!). Other methods, such as smart cards
and USB tokens, are also more secure than passwords and offer other
advantages, such as the ability to store data.
With SecureSuite installed on your system, you may have one or more
authentication methods associated with your account. For example, Sue might
use fingerprint authentication, while Bob uses only a password, and Carl has the
option to use either one. The system administrator is responsible for deciding
what authentication methods are assigned you.