Rohos Logon Key Pro Review

[tarekma7]

Tesline-Service SRL has developed a convenient solution for replacing your system password with a USB flash drive. Rohos Logon Key lets you log into your Windows without scrambling for passwords  just plug in a USB flash drive whenever a password is required to log in or unlock desktop, and you’re in.
It is a two-factor authentication solution that converts any USB drive into a security token for your computer and allows you to access Windows in a secure way with a USB token, replacing the Windows login.
You don’t need to remember and manually type in your Windows password. Enjoy fast and automatic login into Windows. User can be automatically logged into Windows as they insert the device into the USB port, it is not necessary to type in your password. In addition, there will be an automatic windows lock when user unplugs USB Key from computer and higher security with PIN code for USB Key



Homepage:

http://www.rohos.com/products/rohos-logon-key/



Current version:  3.4

Release date:      July 27, 2017

Download:

http://www.rohos.com/rohos_welcome.exe

Installation:

After you download the installer, double click and follow on screen instructions till the program is installed on your computer

















Free Trial:

15 days fully functional free trial

Purchase:

https://rohos.onfastspring.com/rohos-logon-key





Comparison of the Pro and Personal license:

The PRO license of Rohos Logon Key software offers a complete password replacement solution for both home and corporate environment, while the Personal license supplies the essential tool set for home users on a budget. PRO License is a special license key which enables all program features. This chart compares the applications and features offered in each edition. Additionally Rohos bundle advantages are presented.



Registration:

You will receive a license key in your email. All you have to do is to copy the key and paste it in the registration dialogue while connected online





User Interface: is very friendly and easy to use



What are the devices supported for authentication by the program?

any USB flash drive

USB tokens/smart cards like Aladdin eToken PRO, Futako HiToken v22, Aktiv ruToken, uaToken, Crypto Identity 5,etc

YubiKey  and Swekey – One-Time Password tokens

Fingerprint USB flash drive, e.g. Transcend, Apacer, LG, TakeMS, etc.

Wireless devices that are Bluetooth-enabled, e.g. Pocket PC, Mobile.

RFID tags

What are the Security benefits for your computer?

Replaces weak password-based login with a hardware USB key (USB flash drive or memory card)

Uses a long and powerful password, without the need to memorize it

Login with a USB Key is fully automatic and fast!

The system is password-protected, but you don’t need to enter it manually each time you log in or unlock Windows

Secure 2-factor login: Your USB Key + PIN code password

Use a single USB key to log into your home, laptop and office computer

Restrict access to a computer based on whether an authorized USB key is inserted

Windows is protected even in Safe Mode

Assigning a password to your user account allows you to set up better protection for a hibernated computer.

Features:

The program Rohos Logon Key provides numerous enhanced features over and above what our competitors offer. It helps you easily re-use your USB flash drive as a protection key and security token for home and office computer.

Regular password-based login can be disabled

As USB Key you may use: any USB flash drive, U3 Smart flash drive, SD/MMC memory card, Aladdin eToken, Yubikey, etc

Automatic login or unlock when USB Key is detected

Automatic Windows lock when user withdraws USB Key from computer. And more options of what you’d like to happen whenever the USB key is removed, such as: Hibernation, activate Screen Saver, Logoff

[Unique] Protects your computer even in Windows Safe Mode login. It is not possible to bypass USB Key security by loading computer into Safe Mode

Emergency Logon that helps to access your system in case you lost USB drive or forgot PIN code

Flexible USB Key options: A single Key can be used to log in into multiple computers – OR – A computer can accept only a single Key for login, ignoring stranger keys

Rohos Logon seamlessly integrates into any Windows configuration automatically choosing authentication modes

Allows to use USB Key to log into Remote Desktop

What’s new in Rohos Logon Key:

Rohos Logon automatically detects Active Directory during install and uses it’s settings from the domain:

Each time during user authentication procedure Rohos reads setting from the Active Directory.
On each 2 factor authentication attempt Rohos verifies authentication media serial number or device id by using the list of allowed devices from the Active Directory database.
Added ‘Offline mode’ support that allows to perform 2FA by used cached credentials, local user account or disables Windows login at all.
Logon icon text and icon is customable from Rohos Remote Config.
These changes do not affects Rohos functionality when installed on a standalone PC with Windows 7/8/10.

Visit here for full details:

http://www.rohos.com/2017/03/rohos-logon...y-support/

The following features will keep you Risk Free:

Emergency Logon that helps you access your system in the event that you’ve lost you USB drive or forgotten the PIN code

PIN code to protect USB key against unauthorized use for login (with limited attempts to enter the system)

Safe Mode guard – no chance for an attacker to bypass USB key security by loading Windows in Safe Mode

Rohos uses NIST-approved data-security principles: the password is not stored on the USB key in open form. USB key copy protection prevents the creation
of key copies without authorization. All data on the key is encrypted with AES-256 bit key length.

Rohos Logon Key is widely held to be the most convenient, user-friendly and smart password replacement application on the market

Set up USB Key:

The process is very easy. Simply, click on the options button and specify the type of your USB device. Now, use Setup USB Key and connect up USB flash drive. The program will automatically identify the connected device. You need to enter your windows password. Finally, press Setup USB Key button. That's all! You can easily select the user account or change the used device if you want









USB Key security:

USB Key cannot be duplicated. Logon profile is bound up with a USB flash drive serial number.
USB Key originality. By default USB Key is bound up with a computer where it was created for login. Another USB Key will be ignored by the program (even with a valid logon profile). Computer owner can forbid using any other USB Key except one for login.
Protected password. By default USB Key does not contain your Windows password in plain form, but only Encryption Key pair that is used to reconstruct password for login operation.
Two-factor authentication by using PIN code for USB Key. This is a small password with only 3 attempts to enter that is required when you login by USB Key.

Login Windows Remote Desktop in a secure way by USB key:

Rohos Logon Key 2-FA software secures your Terminal Server and allows to login into Remote Desktop by using a password and hardware USB token. Rohos Logon Key supports a variety for authentication devices including OTP technology and offers flexible 2 factor authentication control.



Portable Rohos Logon Key

If you have decided to use USB flash drive and first variant of authentication. You don’t need to install Rohos Logon key on every workstation. Only this portable application needs to be installed for free. You can also find it in the USB key manager application there is an additional option, that provides to copy Rohos Remote Login to USB-drive. Use the Remote Desktop button in USB key manager for it. You will need to  run once Logon Key (RDP setup) application on any client PC with Windows 7/8. After that you must launch remote desktop application.

Download the portable version here



Users and keys command, you can see the list of users whom you have prepared the keys.





Options:



The type of the USB Key:



USB Key Removal Behavior:

 

Login using ONLY USB Key:

 

Additional options

Emergency Logon:
 
This built in feature helps you to access your Windows if your USB Key is lost or damaged or you forgot PIN code. You need to define a set of questions and answers that are known only to you. Simply, click Setup USB flash drive link and use Emergency Logon link, then choose or type questions and answers to the appropriate fields. You can repeat this up to four times 





Change of Windows password:

The process is simple. Open the program and use "change password", then type your current Windows password and enter new one with the confirmation. That's all!





Program options:



Pros:

2 factor authentication
Replaces weak password based logon
Control remote desktop
Emergency logon provided
Support many devices
Provided with many options for full control of system logon
High security
Portabe version
And many more

Cons: The application use needs more help and tutorial especially new users

Conclusion:

Rohos logon key is one of the best authentication software that is working for you even in safe mode. It supports many devices with high security provided.
It replaces weak password-based login with a USB Key login which is fully automatic and fast. In addition, secure 2-factor login is an additional feature that will help you. You can access your system in the event that you’ve lost you USB drive or forgotten the PIN code using emergency logon.

[dinosaur07]

Thanks for the very precise and clear as always review, tarekma7 

The backup question was very good with best forum today. 

[baziroll]

much appreciated for hard work of this detailed review and giveaway