Hybrid authentication systems: towards robust user authentication on wireless and mobile devices using biometric technologies

Bencheikh, R. and Vasiu, L. 2005. Hybrid authentication systems: towards robust user authentication on wireless and mobile devices using biometric technologies. 3rd International Workshop in Wireless Security Technologies (IWWST'05). London, UK 04-05 Apr 2005

TitleHybrid authentication systems: towards robust user authentication on wireless and mobile devices using biometric technologies
AuthorsBencheikh, R. and Vasiu, L.
TypeConference paper
Abstract

Adequate user authentication is a persistent problem, particularly with mobile devices, which tend to be highly personal and at the fringes of an organisation's influence. Yet these devices are being used increasingly in various business settings, where they pose a risk to security and privacy, not only from sensitive information they may contain, but also from the means they typically offer to access such information over wireless networks. User authentication is the first line of defence for a mobile device that falls into the hands of an unauthorised user. However, motivating users to enable simple password mechanisms and periodically update their authentication information is difficult at best. This paper examines some of the issues relating to the use of biometrics as a viable method of authentication on mobile wireless devices. It is also a critical analysis of some of the techniques currently employed and where appropriate, suggests novel hybrid ways in which they could be improved or modified. Both biometric technology and wireless setting based constraints that determine the feasibility and the performance of the authentication feature are specified. Some well known biometric technologies are briefly reviewed and their feasibility for wireless and mobile use is reviewed. Furthermore, a number of quantitative and qualitative parameters for evaluation are also presented. Biometric technologies are continuously advancing toward commercial implementation in wireless devices. When carefully designed and implemented, the advantage of biometric authentication arises mainly from increased convenience and coexistent improved security.

KeywordsUser authentication, biometrics, e-commerce, wireless, mobile, security
Year2005
Conference3rd International Workshop in Wireless Security Technologies (IWWST'05)
Publication dates
Published2005
Web address (URL) of conference proceedingshttp://www.iwwst.org.uk/Files/2005/Proceedings2005.pdf

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