Joshua Beeman
Assoc CIO and VP for IT,
University of Pennsylvania
Finally, a Two-Factor Solution for the Rest of Us
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | 4:45PM–5:30PM | Salon E/F
Session Type:
Professional Development
In 2004 Bill Gates predicted "the death of the password," yet reusable passwords persist because pragmatic alternatives have proven elusive, especially for the average user. Two-factor solutions have historically been considered the best complement to reusable passwords, but have been either too expensive or too complex for broad use. Penn has identified a two-factor solution based on Google's open-source multifactor authentication software. This talk will review common two-factor problems and mistakes, how Penn's research and pilot programs led us to pick the right solution, and what options and features are critical to ensuring success.
