VASCO DIGIPASS 250

Overview:

Looking to build a flexible security infrastructure that is easily accessible by customers and employees from anywhere and at any time? The DIGIPASS 250 opens the door. The small and lightweight DIGIPASS 250 offers the same secure remote access and authentication features of the DIGIPASS 300 in a more streamlined design. It's the ideal password-protected personal identification device for banks and organisations needing an effective and cost-efficient, high-volume solution. In addition, the DIGIPASS 250 enables digital signatures for transactions.

Strong Two-Factor Authentication

DIGIPASS 250 is based on strong two-factor authentication. To gain access to applications and services you must:

remember a Personal Identification Number (PIN), and
possess a hand-held DIGIPASS 250.

The PIN code is entered into DIGIPASS 250 which then calculates a dynamic password. This one-time password enables authorised access into the network.

Intuitive User Interface and Advanced Design

Tough, shock-resistant materials and an expected battery life of 5 years make the DIGIPASS 250 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 recognisable display icons walk you through simple steps that always provide an option for going back or restarting from the beginning.

Maximum Flexibility

DIGIPASS 250 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, costefficiency and security.

Banking with DIGIPASS

VASCO's DIGIPASS 250 technology is used successfully in a wide array of application environments. For example, VASCO® helps more than 170 financial customers around the world cost-effectively face the challenge of online banking and trading without compromising existing infrastructures. Easy-to-use DIGIPASS 250 solutions provide highly secure and totally reliable e-banking services via phone, fax, and PC/Internet. In the process, these institutions have increased their existing customers' loyalty while offering potential new customers the benefit of heightened security.

Low Cost Puts it at the Top of its Class

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 250 can provide educational institutions with highly secure solutions for guarding against breaches of confidentiality and unauthorised access to data. Further, VASCO's technology wins high marks for offering high functionallity and flexibility at a low total cost.

Making Internet Transactions More Safe

DIGIPASS 250 technology enhances the security of your web-based services. Whether it is using DIGIPASS 250 dynamic passwords to log on to a restricted web site or create digital signatures to sign a financial transaction, you have greater control over who is trying to perform what activity.

Features & Benefits:

Key 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-based one-time password generation
Event-based one-time password generation
Time- and event-based one-time password generation

Product Comparison:

Appearance
Model	DIGIPASS 250	DIGIPASS 260	DIGIPASS 270	DIGIPASS 300	DIGIPASS 300C	DIGIPASS 301CV
Unique properties at a glance
Expected Lifetime (years)	7	7	5	15	15	3-10
Size	palm size	palm size	credit card size	handheld size	desktop	desktop
Special interfaces				optical interface	optical interface	audio interface
Logo printing location	inside lens	inside lens	front and back surfaces	Inside lens	surface	surface
Optional cover with key ring	Hard	Hard	Soft silicon	Hard
Overall differentiating features
Special features compared to the DIGIPASS 250 model		Scratch resistant and printable lens	Wallet size, two button power on, both surfaces printable	Long lifetime, highly durable	Durable desktop model, large buttons and display, keypad orientation mark	Desktop, audio feedback, speaker & earpiece, multilanguages.
Designed for:	Organizations needing a cost efficient, high volume solution	Organizations willing to invest in branding	Organizations willing to invest in portability and branding	Organizations needing robust, durable devices	Desktop users and groups such as the elderly, who may be motor or visually impaired	Users who are blind or visually- or motor impaired