Multifactor Authentication
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Authentication can be accomplished with one factor, two factors, or multiple factors. Which one is the weakest level of authentication and which is the most secure and why? When would a more secure system be required? Be able to explain these multifactor authentication methods: password protection, token presence, voice biometrics, facial recognition, ocular-based methodology, hand geometry, vein recognition, fingerprint scanner, thermal image recognition, and geographical location. What are some challenges of multiple factor authentication when using biometrics? There is a lot of interesting information covered in this article that you do not need to memorize, but that you should be aware of.
2. State-of-the-Art and Potential MFA Sources
2.1.8. Fingerprint Scanner
Utilizing fingerprint scanner as the primary authentication mechanism is currently being pushed by the majority of smartphone/personal computer vendors. This solution is intuitive to use but remains extremely simple to fabricate – mainly due to the fact that our fingerprints could be obtained from almost anything we touch. The integration potential of this method is indeed high, even though it is also not recommended to be used as a standalone authentication approach. Most of the smartphone vendors install an additional camera to obtain the fingerprint instead of more safe vein recognition.