User's Manual

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1 Preface
This chapter describes the contents and the layout of this manual and of WebOTP distribution.
1.1 About this manual
This manual describes the WebOTP product and how to operate and integrate it into an authentication service.
1.2 How to use this manual
This manual is meant for the developer who needs to integrate the WebOTP product into an already existing
authentication service or that is underway.
The basic concepts and the architecture of WebOTP are herein described, along with its operating modes.
Chapter 1: Preface
describes the content and the layout of the manual.
Chapter 2: Introduction
presents WebOTP features and introduces its practical operation.
Chapter 3: Getting Started
describes the installation of the SDK and its first operation.
Chapter 4: Requirements lists the hardware and software requirements for using WebOTP.
Chapter 5: Authentication
describes the different types of authentication used by WebOTP.
Chapter 6: Device
describes the features of the hardware device
.
Chapter 7: SDK
describes the features of SDK software.
Chapter 8: Integration describes
the integration process between SDK, the device and the authentication service.
1.3 Assumptions
In order to read this manual the knowledge of basic programming concepts is required, as well as of authentication and
web service providing.
In particular:
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The knowledge of C language basic concepts can be useful in order to better understand the use of SDK.
•
The knowledge of authentication basic concepts via OTP protocols (One Time Password) is useful for fully
understanding the services provided by SDK.
•
The knowledge of issues connected with web provided services is useful for understanding the issues
connected with WebOTP integration into already-existing services.
1.4 Font conventions
In this manual the following conventions for the use of fonts are agreed:
The Italics font is used for:
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Words taking on a specific meaning in the text beyond their own literal meaning. Words that are use for the first
time.
The Courier font is used for:
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Source
• File names
The
SMALL CAPITAL
font is used for:
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Product names
• Company names
• Registered Trademarks
1.5 Material supplied
The material supplied with WebOTP is subdivided into hardware and software components and documentation.