Secure Authentication without the Need for Passwords

Explore a conference talk from AppSecUSA 2015 that delves into secure authentication methods without relying on passwords. Learn about the common thread in major hacks at companies like Sony, Target, and Home Depot - stolen credentials. Discover the growing industry of credit/debit card hacking and the increasing need for secure online transactions. Examine various biometric technologies, their strengths, and weaknesses in providing security and usability. Gain insights into Behavioral Biometrics, an innovative approach offering ease of use, high-level security, and password-free authentication. Understand how this technology works, including real-time comparison of users' keying patterns against previously assembled cadence libraries. Explore applications such as insider threat analysis, continuous monitoring, and distance learning validation. Presented by Don Malloy, Chair of the Initiative for Open Authentication (OATH), this talk provides valuable knowledge on the future of secure authentication in an increasingly digital world.

Secure Authentication without the Need for Passwords - Don Malloy - AppSecUSA 2015