nsane.forums Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Deloitte pilots Barclaycard with built-in LCD screen and keypad Consultancy firm Deloitte is involved in the testing of a new type of corporate credit card, which doubles as a two-factor authentication device for remote network access. The Visa Corporate Barclaycard, which is being given to 500 Deloitte staff as part of a pilot programme, has a built-in LCD screen and keypad that generates a one-time passcode and allows users to enter their PIN. Once the passcode has been authenticated by Deloitte's virtual private network, the user will be able to gain access to the IT system. The three-month pilot is the first of its kind in Europe, according to Deloitte, and could reduce the cost of users carrying a separate authentication device for remote network access, as well as improving usability. The technology for the card was provided by Emue, an authentication firm specialising in the financial services market. It could be implemented by other credit card companies if successful. "The Emue technology-enabled Visa Corporate Barclaycard offers real benefits for card issuers based on our own experiences of providing staff with one-time code functionality for remote access," said Simon Owen, information and technology risk practice leader at Deloitte. "We estimate that we could save up to 65 per cent per user over having a separate traditional token device." View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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