Outline for October 23, 2023

Reading: text, §13, 15.1–15.5
Due: Homework 2, due October 23; Background Research, due October 27


  1. Challenge-response systems
    1. Computer issues challenge, user presents response to verify secret information known/item possessed
    2. Example operations: f(x) = x+1, random, string (for users without computers), time of day, computer sends E(x), you answer E(D(E(x))+1)
    3. Note: password never sent over network

  2. One-Time Password
    1. Password is valid for only one use
    2. May work from list, or new password may be generated from old by a function or a hardware token

  3. Biometrics
    1. Depend on physical characteristics
    2. Examples: pattern of typing (remarkably effective), retinal scans, etc.

  4. Location
    1. Bind user to some location detection device (human, GPS)
    2. Authenticate by location of the device

  5. Multi-factor authentication

  6. Identity
    1. Files, objects
    2. Users, groups, roles

  7. Certificates
    1. X.509v4 Distinguished Names
    2. Registration and certification authorities

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ECS 235A, Computer and Information Security
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