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Gates explains Microsoft security push .) If so, what is your plan to move your IT systems away from passwords? The problem is that today's second factor authentication (2FA) systems require tokens integrated to the backend servers and applications. The result of this strategy is two major problems (which I believe are insurmountable, given the current approach of backend integration ): (1) Token Proliforation . For two bucks more a month, AOL gives you a token to strengthen your access to AOL. Your company gives you a token to get into the VPN. E*trade gives you a token to secure your trading. EBay gives you one. Your bank gives you one. Pretty soon, you're a walking pocket full of tokens. (2) Backend Integration . The reason the traditional identity management products (in SSO, PKI, directory consolidation, provisioining, etc.) hasn't taken root fully across most enterprises is that they the products require backend integration . This is not a winning strategy as you would have to integrate with every app to achieve true enterprise-wide control.

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