Dynamic multi-factor authentication challenge generation
US10375119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/082
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Dynamic multi-factor authentication challenge selection is provided. A risk associated with an operation that requires authentication of a user of a client device is determined. A plurality of authentication methods is identified. Each respective authentication method associated with a level of security offsetting the risk and a computing cost associated with a respective authentication method. One or more authentication methods are selected from the plurality of authentication methods according to the risk and to minimize the computing cost associated with authenticating the operation.
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