What Does Identity Token Mean?
An identity token is a portable piece of hardware that a user carries and uses to access a network. The token aids in proving the user’s identity and authenticating that user for the use of a service.
Techopedia Explains Identity Token
A security token can be made of a smart card that is part of a key fob and provides two-factor authentication. This means that there are two different security methods that the user is implementing to prove his or her identity. The first is a PIN that the user enters. This authorizes the use of the token, which will display a number, often called a one-time password. This allows the user to access the service. This number will change often, such as every few minutes, or even more often, to increase security. Tokens are safer to use than passwords, which provide only one layer of security, do not change very often, and are easily compromised. For example, someone could write down their password and leave it where someone else can find it and use it. People often also pick passwords that are easily guessed, such as the name of a household pet or a dictionary word, which can be cracked with software.
