Each iKey 1000 is protected by a User PIN and an Admin PIN. After a configurable number of failed attempts (typically 5-10), the token locks or performs a security wipe.
To use the iKey 1000, install:
pkcs15-tool --list-info
stands as a fascinating relic and foundational tool in the history of cybersecurity. Long before smartphone apps and biometric scanners became the standard, this small, purple USB token was the gold standard for two-factor authentication (2FA) and hardware-based security. What was the iKey 1000? Developed by SafeNet (now part of safenet ikey 1000
The application may expect PKCS#11 rather than MS CAPI. Solution: Use the SafeNet PKCS#11 library ( safenet_pkcs11.dll ) instead of the Microsoft base CSP. Each iKey 1000 is protected by a User PIN and an Admin PIN