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عنوان البحث:

Assessing Usable Security of Multifactor Authentication

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تاريخ النشر:

31/12/2015

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Authentication mechanisms are considered the typical method to secure financial websites. Context authentication has become increasingly important in the arena of online banking, which involves sensitive data that belong to users who trust their banks. Multifactor authentication is the most commonly used method of strengthening the log-in process in e-banking. However, developing a usable, secure authentication approach and method is the most challenging area for researchers in the fields of security and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This paper presented our new approach for authenticating users who access online banking by giving them the opportunity to choose their preferred method to log into e-banking. In our complex experiment with 100 online banking customers, we simulate an original online banking platform based on the proposed approach; then, we evaluate the usability and security of three different methods (fingerprint, secure device and card reader). The initial results indicate that the new system model was able to assess the usability and security of different multifactor authentication methods, and it is considered a first attempt towards a usable and secure authentication approach. Moreover, fingerprints are considered the most usable and secure method from users’ perspectives.

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عنوان البحث:

How Usable Are the Learning Management Systems? The Users Have their Say

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تاريخ النشر:

15/06/2016

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E-learning is an innovative way of learning that is both symbolic and derivative of ‘the information age.’ When used as part of the learning process, it provides users with greater flexibility in terms of time and location. For an E-learning application to be considered effective, it should provide its users with a certain standard of usability; otherwise, the learning process is likely to become cumbersome and frustrating for the learner. Focusing on this dilemma, this paper aims to assess the usability of the Jusur Learning Management System (LMS) that is used in higher education in Saudi Arabia. Nine factors have been incorporated into a survey to evaluate the system: content, learning and support, visual design, navigation, accessibility, interactivity, self-assessment, learnability, and motivation. The results show that E-learners who use the Jusur LMS tend to find that Jusur is a usable and desirable application in terms of its users’ experiences and perspectives.

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المؤتمر (1):

عنوان المؤتمر:

2015 10th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST)

تاريخ الإنعقاد:

14/12/2015

مكان الإنعقاد:

London UK

طبيعة المشاركة:

Paper presentation

عنوان المشاركة:

Usable security of authentication process: New approach and practical assessment

ملخص المشاركة:

Authentication mechanisms are considered the typical method to secure financial websites. Context authentication has become increasingly important in the arena of online banking, which involves sensitive data that belong to users who trust their banks. Multifactor authentication is the most commonly used method of strengthening the log-in process in e-banking. Developing a usable and secure authentication approach and method is the most challenging area for researchers in the fields of security and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This paper describes a work-in-progress towards a new approach for authenticating users when access online banking by giving them the opportunity to choose their preferred method to log into e-banking. In our complex experiment with 100 online banking customers, we simulate an original online banking platform based on the proposed approach; then, we evaluate the usability and security of three different methods and assess user awareness of the most visible security design flaws. The initial result shows that the new system model was able to assess the usability and security of different multifactor authentication methods and it is considered a first attempt towards a usable and secure authentication approach.