Validation of Two-Factor Authentication Technology Using Smartcard with Biometric Capabilities

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Information Security
• Biometrics

Background:

• Traditional two-factor authentication methods can be complex and costly to implement.
• Hospital information systems require high security to protect sensitive patient data.
• Existing biometric authentication often necessitates dedicated servers, increasing infrastructure expenses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a cost-effective two-factor authentication system.
• To integrate smartcard and fingerprint biometric authentication without a separate biometric server.
• To enhance security and streamline user enrollment for authentication systems.

Main Methods:

• A novel system combining smartcard technology with on-card fingerprint verification was designed.
• The system was implemented to eliminate the need for an external biometric authentication server.
• Security features, including disabling lost cards after failed attempts, were incorporated.

Main Results:

• The proposed system offers a simplified implementation compared to traditional two-factor authentication.
• Significant cost reductions were achieved by omitting a dedicated biometric server.
• The system successfully maintains security through fingerprint verification and card disabling mechanisms.

Conclusions:

• The smartcard-based fingerprint authentication system provides a secure and low-cost solution.
• This approach is particularly suitable for enhancing the security of hospital information systems.
• The study demonstrates a viable alternative for implementing robust two-factor authentication efficiently.