Op-ed from Ping Identity around the limits of security tokens and the generalization of the use of the smartphone as a security tool. It should be noted that other equipment, such as computers complying with the new FIDO standard and integrating biometric functions such as Windows Hello or Apple TouchID, which are increasingly present on the market, can also be used as trusted devices in a strong authentication solution, in addition to smartphones.


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