SaTC 2.0: RES: Tracking the Usability of Secure Authentication Systems — NSF Award to Clemson University (SC, $650,000)
Whether entering a password, using FaceID, or confirming a push notification, people authenticate (prove their identity) to access accounts and information. While authentication tools like passwords, multi-factor authentication, and biometrics help keep data secure, their design and frequency can interrupt important ta
| Award title | SaTC 2.0: RES: Tracking the Usability of Secure Authentication Systems |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2521037 |
| Awardee | Clemson University |
| City | CLEMSON |
| State | SC |
| Amount obligated | $650,000 |
| Principal investigator | Kelly Caine |
| Program | Secure &Trustworthy Cyberspace |
| Start date | 10/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Whether entering a password, using FaceID, or confirming a push notification, people authenticate (prove their identity) to access accounts and information. While authentication tools like passwords, multi-factor authentication, and biometrics help keep data secure, their design and frequency can interrupt important tasks and cause people time, effort, and frustration. These burdens can lead users to take shortcuts that make authenticating easier but threaten security, such as reusing passwords |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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