Executive Summary

Looking to build a flexible security infrastructure that is easily accessible by customers and employees from anywhere and at any time? DIGIPASS 260 opens the door. The small and lightweight DIGIPASS 260 offers secure remote access and authentication features. On top of that it has a streamlined design, which can be customized according to your marketing needs.

It’s the ideal password-protected personal identification device for banks, enterprises and organizations needing an effective and cost-efficient, high-volume solution. In addition, DIGIPASS 260 enables digital signatures for transactions.

Strong Two-Factor Authentication

DIGIPASS 260 is based on strong two-factor authentication. To gain access to applications and services you must:

1. remember a Personal Identification Number (PIN), and
2. possess a hand-held DIGIPASS 260.

The PIN code is entered into DIGIPASS 260 which then calculates a dynamic password. This one-time password enables secure authorized access into the network.

Low TCO

In the academic world, e-transactions usually concern an exchange of information, not money. Nevertheless, the importance of security must not be diminished. VASCO’s DIGIPASS 260 can provide educational institutions with highly secure solutions for guarding against confidentiality breaches and unauthorized access to data. Further, VASCOs technology wins high marks for offering high functionality and flexibility at a low total cost.

Intuitive User Interface and Advanced Design

Tough, shock-resistant materials and an expected battery life of 5 years make DIGIPASS 260 a reliable part of any total enterprise security solution. Its ergonomic keypad and simple graphic interface are so easy to use, no technical training or user’s guide is needed. Universally recognizable display icons walk you through simple steps that always provide an option for going back or restarting.

Maximum Flexibility

VASCO's DIGIPASS 260 can be customized to your specific applications. Security parameters such as PIN length, number of PIN trials, type of cryptographic algorithm, lengths of challenge and response are all programmable. Result: you get an optimum balance of user-friendliness, cost efficiency and security.

Features

• Internal real-time clock
• Expected battery life of 5 years
• Intelligent battery management conserves battery life
• After a programmable number of invalid PIN attempts, device locks automatically
• Remote de-blocking
• Dual function on-off/erase button
• Limitation settings can be time-based or based on a maximum number of operations
• Electronic signatures guarantee integrity of transmitted data
• Uses special Digilink adaptor for programming
• PIN is user-changeable
• System Operator defines usage and length of the PIN (up to 8 digits)
• Size: 75 x 46 x 13 mm
• Weight: 28 gr

Cryptographic Functions

• Conforms to the Data Encryption Standard (DES or triple DES)
• Supports programmable number (maximum 3) of applications (each application has different DES keys and parameters)
• Up to 16 digits of challenge input can be keyed in
• Responses are shown on the display in decimal or hexadecimal format (maximum length, 16 digits)
• A single check digit (according to ISO 7064-6) can be applied on the challenge and/or response
• Different functions can be assigned to each application:
• Time-independent response calculation with external challenge (X9.9)
• Time-based response calculation with external challenge
• Event-based response calculation with external challenge
• Time- and/or event based one-time password generation