FAQ

Question:

Are there any security implications to using a Sentinel Key in an environment where read/write memory devices are not allowed?

Answer:

No.

The Sentinel Hardware Keys (SHK), SuperPro, UltraPro and other Sentinel tokens (both Parallel Port and USB) are proprietary security devices, which are used by a specific application to ensure that each user of the application has the rights to run the application. It is only this specific access information that can be stored on the key. The key cannot be used as a data storage device, either to upload data to a computer, or download data from a computer.

At no time does any other application, parts of the Operating System or system’s user have direct access to the key’s memory. Nor can the key’s memory be used as a generic storage area. The only way to use the key’s memory is through our specific APIs, and with a specifically protected application.

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General Knowledge
Sentinel Hardware Keys
Sentinel Keys
SentinelDuo
SentinelSuperpro
SentinelUltraPro

Last Reviewed on:

01/01/2006