Building a “Grid” to cross and cover the authentication spectrum

Static/Reusable
Password 2FA / Multi-factor

- Weak and - Increased strength

vulnerable against from One Time
the most prevalent Password generation
and easily executed and “having
attacks something”

- Attempts to make - Physicality and the

them “limited time very nature of the
passwords” i.e. It is this large part of the authentication spectrum that Grid Data Security’s unique approach “something you
expire every and methodology addresses. Grid delivers proven, effective security through One Time have” unfortunately
30,60,90 days add Passwords or PINs, while allowing IT security a viable alternative for greater information create real limitations
no real strength to
access control .
the threat matrix, - Heavy Burden on
but add a real Total Total Cost of
Cost of Ownership - Utilizes a user’s existing password and organization’s database store Ownership (TCO)
(TCO) burden to
users and - Absolute ZERO footprint and device-less in nature - Limited deployment
organizations – due to budget
- Lower TCO and lightweight aspects, allow for complete user coverage constraints and/or
- Passwords are the mandated/suggested
most pervasive deployment - e.g.
- Bolsters and works in conjunction with other factors and security measures
form of SOX, to only users
authentication for deemed absolutely
the majority of - Grid’s OTP system eliminates or mitigates the following attacks: necessary to have
users greater security
* Key loggers * Replay attacks
* Shoulder surfing * Stored browser passwords - No secure, un-
* Brute force attacks * Dictionary attacks intrusive “plan B” for
* Phishing * Password sniffing and interception lost, stolen or broken
devices

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without any notification to any person or entity. Export authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce may be required prior to export of Grid Data Security™, a division of SyferLock Technology Corporation™ products and technologies.
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 Building a “Grid” to cross and cover the authentication spectrum
Static/Reusable
Password 2FA / Multi-factor

Zero Static PIN Stored Universal

Device- TCO Re- Key- Shoulder- Self –
Client or Browser Access
less Costs play loggers surfing Service
Foot-print Password Password Security

Grid’s Approach Yes Yes No Low No No No No Yes Yes

Static Password Yes Yes Yes Low Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Mutual
No Yes Yes Low No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Authentication

Soft Token No Yes Yes/No Moderate Yes No No No No No

Out-of-Band Yes No No Moderate No No No No Yes Yes

Digital Certificates No Yes Yes High No No No No No No

Time based Hard

Yes No Yes/No High Yes No No No Yes No
Token

Smart Card No No Yes Very High No No No No No No

Biometrics No No Yes Very High Yes No No No No No

Grid Data Security™, a division of SyferLock Technology Corporation™ reserves the right to make changes to any portion of Grid Data Security™, a division of SyferLock Technology Corporation™ products at any time,
without any notification to any person or entity. Export authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce may be required prior to export of Grid Data Security™, a division of SyferLock Technology Corporation™ products and technologies.
© 2003 – 2007 Grid Data Security™, a division of SyferLock Technology Corporation™ All Rights Reserved. System and method U.S. Patented no. 7,143,440 Additional U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending.