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Hardware Token

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Hardware Token · N/A · 硬件令牌 · HAR-dware TOH-ken · OTP hardware token · RSA token style · Digital Security · mfa · hardware · authDigital SecurityOTP hardware token RSA token style

/HAR-dware TOH-ken/

Also known as: OTP hardware token, RSA token style

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A hardware token is a physical device that generates one-time codes or cryptographic assertions for MFA — distinct from SMS texts.

Real-World Example

A key-fob displaying a rotating 6-digit code for a VPN login is a hardware token.

References

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