Our Future

Research Scope

We plan to develop a novel authentication scheme that outperforms text-based passwords in terms of usability, security, and deployability. Ideally, the scheme will be interoperable with mobile and desktop platforms and present a minimal learning curve to new users. After creating this scheme, we will compare it against conventional sign-in methods such as text passwords, graphical passwords, and biometrics to gauge its relative performance. Our research will give insight into the situations in which our scheme could be readily implemented and identify the limitations in our approach.

Timeline

  • September 2019

    Pick an authentication scheme

    Decide whether we would like to develop or expand upon an existing idea.

  • Fall 2019

    Further Research

    Further research the selected authentication scheme, especially if it has been implemented or theorised before.

  • Fall 2020

    Prototype

    Develop a user-friendly prototype of our authentication scheme.

  • Spring 2021

    Gathering Data

    Perform surveys of our authentication prototype and compile all data into readable format. Compare the results from our survey to other modern authentication processes.

  • Prior to Fall 2022

    Revise Prototypes

    Iterate on design criticisms. Improve quality of authentication scheme/UI.

  • Fall 2022

    Additional surveying

    Additional surveying, potentially with prior research participants. Data analysis and begin work on thesis.

  • Spring 2022

    Final Thesis

    Compile all of our research, data, and prototype models into a well-written and organized thesis, and publish said thesis.