An inexpensive hardware-based identification system for improved computer security

Quarisa, Matthew (2005) An inexpensive hardware-based identification system for improved computer security. [USQ Project]

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Abstract

There is presently a need for better security on computer systems. Usernames and
passwords are reasonably secure except for the fact that people cannot be trusted with
them. Social Engineers exploit this by manipulating users to extract their credentials.
If access to a computer system is protected by a two-factor authentication system,
Social Engineers cannot con their way into them.
Using a USB Mass Storage Device, a Hardware-based authentication system was created.
This device can be used with any PAM-aware application to provide a secure
logon system with good portability.

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Item Type:	USQ Project
Refereed:	No
Item Status:	Live Archive
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013)
Date Deposited:	11 Oct 2007 00:22
Last Modified:	02 Jul 2013 22:32
Uncontrolled Keywords:	identification system, computer security, fingerprints, hand geometry, voice recognition, eye authentication, facial recognition, encryption, physical security
Fields of Research (2008):	08 Information and Computing Sciences > 0804 Data Format > 080402 Data Encryption 08 Information and Computing Sciences > 0803 Computer Software > 080309 Software Engineering 08 Information and Computing Sciences > 0804 Data Format > 080499 Data Format not elsewhere classified
Fields of Research (2020):	46 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 4604 Cybersecurity and privacy > 460401 Cryptography 46 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 4612 Software engineering > 461299 Software engineering not elsewhere classified 46 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 4699 Other information and computing sciences > 469999 Other information and computing sciences not elsewhere classified
URI:	https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/487

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