Wearable Security-Authentication using Smartwatches

Multi-factor authentication has become a widely employed method for verifying users and safeguarding sensitive information. This approach typically combines a password with an additional authentication factor, such as something the user knows, possesses, or uniquely possesses (e.g., fingerprint or iris recognition). This paper introduces a novel method to augment user authentication by integrating smart- watches/fitness bands, categorizing it under the category of the user possessions within multi-factor authentication (MFA). A noteworthy aspect of this approach is its ability to enhance the authentication process without the additional need of finances. The results from the prototype and survey revealed that most of the users find this type of scheme to be comfortable and reliable. The challenges from the user and the service provider perspective have been thoroughly reviewed for the proposed method and found to be usable while still enhancing security.