Innovation in 2-Factor Authentication, Finally...

Implementing strong authentication just got much more affordable. A new company on the scene called TriCipher just announced the introduction of a USB authentication device capable of authenticating to multiple sources (say for example, multiple banks if you are a consumer) - for around $2 - $3 per device. Encumbents such as Vasco and RSA have been accused of lethargy in this space - and offering little in regards to innovation in improving cost competitiveness. In fact, in the last 10 years - a dogs age in the technology space - the price or basic capabilities of the hardware token have changed very little.

This move by TriCipher will bring into reach much better authentication methods - and therefore much stronger security capabilities to the small and medium sized business owner. Weak passwords have long been criticized as the bane of the security practitioners existence. Hopefully, we will see more and more organizations addressing authentication deficiencies and move one step closer towards a best practices approach to securing their company's critical information.