WebID Terms


A

ACE/Agent A computer that is protected by the ACE/Server to prevent unauthorized access. Designated users of this computer must provide a valid SecurID PASSCODE in order to log in. Someimes called an ACE/Client.

ACE/Server The Security Dynamics server software running on a TCP/IP-networked server, providing authentication, administration, and audit-trail services.


N

Next Tokencode mode A series of incorrect tokencodes during authentication puts a token into this mode. In this mode, after a correct code is finally entered, you will be prompted to enter another tokencode before being allowed access.

New PIN mode When your token is in this mode, you are required to have a new PIN in order to gain access.


P

PIN The user’s secret, memorized Personal Identification Number. The PIN, along with the tokencode, make up the Security Dynamics authentication system. The first time you authenticate, you will probably be required to associate a PIN with your token.

PASSCODE Your PIN plus the code currently displaying on your SecurID token. With a PINPAD or SoftID, you enter the PIN directly into the token.


S

SecurID token A hardware device or software application that generates a SecurID tokencode. A token may be a PINPAD card, a standard SecurID card, a Key Fob, a SoftID, or a SecurID modem.

SoftID A software version of the SecurID token. The SoftID software is installed directly onto a user's PC.


T

tokencode The code displayed by a SecurID token. The tokencode, along with the PIN, make up the Security Dynamics authentication system.

two-factor authentication The authentication method used by the ACE/Server system. The user must enter a secret, memorized personal identification number (PIN) plus the current code generated by the user’s assigned SecurID token to gain access. With a PINPAD or SoftID, the user enters his PIN directly into the token, and the token itself generates the PASSCODE.


U

URL Uniform Resource Locator, the scheme used to address Internet resources on the World Wide Web.


W

WebID The Security Dynamics feature set that allows you to SecurID-protect files, directories, or an entire server on the World Wide Web.

WebID Cookie A WebID cookie allows you to browse any protected page on a server without being repeatedly prompted for a PASSCODE. The cookie is stored in your Web browser and acts as an admission ticket, passing user authentication information to the server every time a WebID-protected URL is encountered.
Note: A WebID cookie is valid only during the browsing session for which it was created. When you quit your Web browser, the cookie expires and must be renewed during your next authentication session.


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