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challenge-response [′chal·ənj ri′späns] (computer science) A method of identifying and authenticating persons seeking access to a computing system; each user is issued a device resembling a pocket calculator and is given a different problem to solve (the challenge), to which the calculator provides part of the answer, each time the person seeks authentication. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Once inserted into the USB port, the A-Guard (authentication server) initiates a unique challenge-response exchange with the key, utilizing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), the next generation of strong encryption approved by the US government. Spam Arrest LLC is a Seattle-based company that protects its members' inboxes from unwanted communications, utilizing its patented challenge-response system. URL challenge-response - protects against social engineering attacks and 'URL poisoning', the hiding of a live and dangerous hyperlink behind what appears to be a legitimate URL. |
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