Out-of-band challenge question authentication
US8990909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for challenge question authentication comprises determining whether a log-in attempt requires additional authentication. A user attempts to log-in using a first application and a first delivery channel. When additional authentication is required, a challenge question is communicated to the user using a second application and a second delivery channel. The challenge question is specific to the user. An answer to the challenge question is received, and the user provides the answer using the first application and the first delivery channel. The log-in attempt is completed when the answer to the challenge question is correct.
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