보안토큰

보안토큰: USB that authorizes the user the reach the system.

Different from USB Memory, Security USB (use it to remotely controls the business document)

Characteristics:

It is like a small pc.

Security Token : Computer = X : Y

X : Y = Chip OS : Mac OS X, Windows

X : Y = USB Port : Network line, CDROM = other PC : TPC/IP, NetBios

Communication mechanism: PC applications Standard API (PKCS#11, MS CAPI) token driver security token

Electronic Certificate

RSA Secret Key

Key Generation is possible from both inside and outside of the token

Inside the token: Because the key itself is made inside the security token, it is impossible to take it out of the IC chip. THUS VERY SAFE!!!

Outside the token: import from PC. Not as safe as previous one

Once the government authorizes the use of security token as a nationwide certification method, it will definitely strengthen the information security.