(updated 30 June)
Rohos Logon Key v.2.7. – two-factor authentication solution for Windows now supports the new types of USB tokens and authentication devices, improved Windows Seven support.
Touchatag (former TikiTag) – technology that enable to connect the real world objects with a computer and Internet. The project was launched in 2008 by the Alcatel-lucent. The technology is based on RFID tags reader + tags + program on the local computer + Web service.
With the help of such technology interesting ideas could be brought into life, such as:
TouchaTag RFID tags are supported in Rohos Logon Key v.2.7 and Rohos Logon Key for Mac v.1.7 – in order to provide the solution for Windows / Mac authentication by using RFID tags.
The video shows thorough instructions on how to set up and use YubiKey for secure Windows logon. “Also Rohos Logon Key supports YubiKey with static password and dynamic OTP” – says Alex. “As an additional level of protection Rohos Logon doesn’t allow to type in the OTP manually, denying such OTPs.”
The video shows how to set up YubiKey for Remote Desktop access. “In order to use YubiKey for RDP you need to install Rohos Logon Key Server Version“- says Alex. “USB Key Management Utility from Server Version allows you to add and set up Yubikey.” To learn more on how to set up YubiKey in Rohos Logon Key please, read
We announce Rohos Logon Key v.1.6 (Mac) beta with a few improvements:
Here are new Rohos Logon Key v1.5.2 for Mac OS X.
It includes new features in Preferences pane:
Some things were improved:
– installation script and now it installing all Rohos items (logon bundle, autostart item)
– Add USB Key function now would not ask for a password so many times
– Case-sensitive file system support, thanks to users reports.
Also, now it is possible to set up USB Keys on any other Server Mac, but you will need to manually copy Rohos *.k files into /Applications/.rohos folder on client Mac. We are still working under server-based usage of Rohos.
Recently we tried to install the latest build of Windows Seven (Windows 7 betta 1 7000) to verify Rohos Logon Key compatibility. The first test was ok – Rohos Logon Key works.
Looks like Microsoft developers did not change anything in the logon and credential providers API and thus we can relax instead of digging into Windows 7 cookbook’s 🙂
Today we uploaded the fresh release of Rohos Logon Key with Win7 support and other corrections.
We are glad to announce new Rohos logon Key v.1.5 for Mac OS X. This version has alike Emergency Logon feature that allows to access your Mac in case USB key is lost (of cource if you know your Mac password ). This will help also if something doesn’t work in Rohos Logon.
Rohos Logon Key becomes more and more popular among users that are concerned about Mac security. We are glad to present you another video made by one of users. This time the video shows the way Rohos Logon Key works with YubiKey for Mac lock/unlock. To learn how to set up Rohos Logon for YubiKey please, read here
+ Added a few actions on USB Key removal : Lock, Log Out, Sleep, Shutdown and Nothing – the most helpful for Mac Book Air
* Fixed PIN code support for Intel based Macs
* Improved UI
* Improved Installer
* “Add USb Key” dialog doesn’t show odd Apple hardware anymore (of course iPod will be shown)
For Mac Book Air Users: This version allows to use USB flash drive only for logon/unlock moments after that you can unplug it, so you don’t need to lose a USB port. This is due to ‘Nothing’ option (see screenshot).
Notes about PIN code:
For those who are not familiar with two-factor authentication: By setting up PIN code you protect USB Key from somebody who can use it for logon into your Mac without your permission. After you plug in USB Key – Rohos Logon will always ask user to enter PIN in order to log in or unlock your Mac. To set up PIN, just click Change PIN button, after you set up your USB Key.
To Upgrade:
It’s better to Quit current Rohos Logon , install new version over, and then open Rohos Logon and set up USB Key again.
Notes About Uninstalling / OFFing Rohos Logon: