Hardware Token

Definitions

1. A physical token that generates one-time codes or performs secure cryptographic authentication for user access. Hardware tokens are widely used where stronger assurance is needed than software-based OTP apps can provide alone.

   In plain English: A physical token used for extra login security.

   Example: "The bank issued a hardware token to employees who approved large wire transfers."

Related Terms

• Out-of-Band Authentication
• SIM Swapping
• Time-Based One-Time Password
• Authentication Factor
• Authentication Token
• Hardware Key
• Long-Lived Token
• Multi-Factor
• One-Time Password
• Physical Token
• API Token