VASCO
DIGIPASS GO 5
Time / Event-Based Strong Authenticator

Overview:
DIGIPASS GO 5 is a strong authentication device that boosts security while providing unmatched user acceptance. Waterproof, robust, and affordable, DIGIPASS GO 5 is a perfect choice for large and small organizations looking to make a cost-effective investment in online security.
Large Yet Compact Design
DIGIPASS GO 5 is a slightly larger, yet compact, version of the popular GO 3 model, with a larger display and larger digits. It was designed for organizations requiring a robust, user-friendly device that also provides a larger area for logo customization.
DIGIPASS GO 5 is a one-button dynamic password generator built with VASCO’s proven one-time password technology. Organizations can effectively combat online fraud by replacing static password logons with dynamic passwords generated by DIGIPASS GO 5.
Improved User Acceptance
DIGIPASS GO 5 is extremely easy to use. The user simply presses a button to generate a one-time password (OTP) to remotely log into an application, website, or network. Its robust design and easy-to-read- display also contribute to the high level of user acceptance.
More Opportunities for Customization
The elegant design of DIGIPASS GO 5 can be enhanced with your corporate logo and custom colors. A transparent lens protects the graphic from normal wear and tear. Additionally, DIGIPASS GO 5 offers a slightly larger area for customization compared to some other devices of the GO series.
Cost-Efficiency
DIGIPASS GO 5 is fully interoperable with all members of the DIGIPASS family and works seamlessly with VASCO’s VACMAN or IDENTIKEY authentication service products, as well as with over 50 VASCO partner applications. With DIGIPASS GO 5 end-user devices and VACMAN / IDENTIKEY backend authentication products, organizations can economically deploy a comprehensive, scalable, high performance two-factor authentication solution.
Proven Two-Factor Authentication Technology
VASCO’s technology provides an advanced, yet simple, defense mechanism against unauthorized access and password theft. DIGIPASS GO 5 (something you have), in combination with a PIN (something you know), enables organizations of all sizes to safely identify customers, vendors, and employees who are trying to access their network resources.
Function
Remote user and remote host authentication
Features & Benefits:
Features
- Larger display with larger digits compared to other GO products
- Compact, sleek design
- Battery life 7+ years
- Waterproof - sealed tightly to protect against dust and moisture
- One-button OTP generation
- Time or event-based algorithms
- Customizable OTP length, OTP refresh frequency (for time-based algorithms) and welcome message
- Easily customized with corporate logos and colors
Benefits
- Robust, waterproof design increases life expectancy
- Reduced device replacement costs due to longer battery life
- Easy to use; consequently minimal training, low start-up costs and high user acceptance
- Easy to deploy
- Low total cost of ownership
Product Comparison:
| Appearance | GO 1 | GO 3 | GO 5 | GO 6 | GO 7 |
| Unique properties at a glance | |||||
| Expected Lifetime (years) | 7 | 7+ | 7+ | 7+ | 7+ |
| Size | palm size | palm size | credit card size | handheld size | desktop |
| On/off mechanism | sliding housing | single button | single button | single button | single button |
| Logo printing location | (small) inside lens | front surface | inside lens | inside lens | inside lens |
| Waterproof | splash proof | splash proof | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof |
| Optional cover with key ring | optional | optional | optional | inbuilt | inbuilt |
| Firmware options | |||||
| OATH | - | yes | on demand | on demand | on demand |
| New Technology (NT) | - | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Encryption standard | DES/3DES | OATH/ DES/3DES/AES | (OATH) / DES/3DES/AES | (OATH) / DES/3DES/AES ( | (OATH) / DES/3DES/AES |
| Overall differentiating features | |||||
| Special features compared to the DIGIPASS GO model | - attractive design - low volume logo customization |
- most cost-effective solution | - robust and larger design - waterproof - scratch resistant, printable lens - larger display with larger digits |
- reliable design - waterproof - scratch resistant, printable lens |
- small, stylish design - waterproof - scratch resistant, printable lens - 10% larger digits |
| Designed for: | Organizations needing a customized logo for low and medium volume deployment | Organizations needing a cost-effective, high volume solution | Organizations requiring a robust, waterproof device with customized logo for low and medium volume deployment | Organizations where branding power, robustness and durability are important for high volume deployments | Organizations needing ultra portability, branding and style for high volume deployments |
Technical specifications:
- Weight: 19 grams
- Dimensions: 11 x 40 x 62 mm
- Display: high contrast 8-character LCD
- Keypad: one-button
- Real-time clock to provide time value for DIGIPASS algorithm
- Supported crypto algorithms: DES, 3DES and AES
- Supported algorithms:
- DIGIPASS time- and event-based
- OATH time (TOTP) and event-based (HOTP) - on demand
- Battery: non-replaceable, life time expectancy 7 years
Documentation:
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Download the VASCO
DIGIPASS GO 5 Data Sheet (.PDF)

