Abstract Systems and methods for weak authentication data reinforcement are described. In
some embodiments, authentication data is received in a request to authenticate a user. In …

This research examines the role that awareness has on the effectiveness of information
security within an organisation. There is a lack of understanding as to what is an appropriate …

Disclosed are various embodiments for management func tions relating to security
credentials. Account data, which includes multiple security credentials for multiple network …

Organizations rely on password-based authentication methods to control access to their
Web-based systems. This research study developed a benchmarking instrument intended to …

Disclosed are various embodiments for an authentication manager. In one embodiment, the
authentication manager performs an identity verification on a network site. The …

The widespread usage of password authentication in online websites leads to an ever-
increasing concern, especially when considering the possibility for an attacker to recover the …

Disclosed are various embodiments for managing security credentials. In one embodiment,
knowledge-based questions are selected in response to failing to receive a valid master …

Difficulties with plaintext passwords are well-documented. Many alternative authentication
schemes have been proposed, but a key evaluation metric has typically been ignored …

Password-based authentication is the most widely used authentication scheme for granting
access to user accounts on the Internet. Despite this, there exists no standard …

Disclosed are various embodiments for updating account data with multiple account
providers. Account management logic determines that personal information associated with …