Bring Your Own Token to Replace the Traditional Smartcards for Strong Authentication and Signing
Explore a groundbreaking solution implemented at Cisco to replace traditional hybrid smartcards with a Bring Your Own Token (BYOT) model in this 51-minute Black Hat conference talk. Discover how this innovative approach overcomes limitations and challenges associated with conventional smartcard solutions. Learn about the self-provisioning process for digital identities using USB tokens compatible with Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and Chip Card Interface Device (CCID) standards. Gain insights into enabling strong authentication, signing, and other cryptographic functions through this user-centric model. Presented by Karthik Ramasamy and Eric Hampshire, this talk delves into the technical aspects and practical implementation of BYOT for enhanced security in enterprise environments.