Re: Smart card proposal

[Rogan Dawes <discard () dawes za net>]

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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