VASCO
DIGIPASS 260
Compact Size. Strong Authentication

Overview:
Looking to build a flexible security infrastructure that is easily accessible by customers and employees from anywhere and at any time? The DIGIPASS Pro 260 opens the door. The small and lightweight DIGIPASS Pro 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 costefficient, high-volume solution. In addition, the DIGIPASS Pro 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 & 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- and/or event based one-time password generation
Product Comparison:
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| 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 |
Documentation:
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Download the VASCO
DIGIPASS 260 Data Sheet (.PDF)

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