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CertAnon - Secure Online Authentication Service

CertAnon proposes an anonymous WAN authentication service to enhance online security. It offers strong two-factor authentication, limits information sharing, and targets individual internet users. Implementing CertAnon helps reduce password vulnerabilities, prevent theft, and secure online accounts effectively.

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CertAnon - Secure Online Authentication Service

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  1. CertAnon The feasibility of an anonymous WAN authentication service Red Group CS410 March 1, 2007

  2. Our Team 3/1/2007 Red Group 2

  3. Threatening News • 1/5/2007: In an Instant, Retirement Savings Vanish • 2/15/2007: Online Identity Stolen • 2/20/2007: Phishers Targeting MySpace • 2/23/2007: Free Wi-Fi scam hitting airports • 2/26/2007: Trojan Horse Designed to Steal Usernames and Passwords 3/1/2007 Red Group 3

  4. How About You? • How many online accounts do you have? • How many passwords do you have to remember? • How do you manage them? 3/1/2007 Red Group 4

  5. The Problem • Single-factor password authentication is easily compromised and endangers the security of online accounts. • Username/Password paradigm is insecure1 • Management of multiple strong passwords is difficult for individuals • Fraudulent online account access is increasing 1. http://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram-0503.html#2 3/1/2007 Red Group 5

  6. The Endangered Password • More online accounts = more passwords • Complexity of passwords is limited by the human factor2 • Vulnerability is enhanced by the technology factor • Dissemination is too easy • Once compromised, a password is no longer effective for authentication 2. http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/12/realworld_passw.html 3/1/2007 Red Group 6

  7. Going Phishing • Phishing sites are on the rise3 • Over 7 million phishing attempts per day 3. Anti-Phishing Working Group - http://www.antiphishing.org/ 3/1/2007 Red Group 7

  8. CertAnon - A New Proposal • Anonymous WAN authentication service • Used for any and all online accounts • Strong two-factor authentication • Limited information sharing • Partner with online businesses • Initial customers are Internet users 3/1/2007 Red Group 8

  9. Goal and Objectives • Build a WAN authentication service that permits customers to securely access all of their online accounts using a single access method • Build our website • Write software modules for partner sites • Develop testing portal • Install authentication servers • Distribute tokens • Beta-testing, then go live! 3/1/2007 Red Group 9

  10. What Would It Look Like? 3/1/2007 Red Group 10

  11. Two-factor Authentication4 • Something you know • A single PIN • Plus something you have • Hardware token generating pseudo-random numbers • Effectively changes your password every 60 seconds 4. RSA - http://www.rsasecurity.com/node.asp?id=1156 3/1/2007 Red Group 11

  12. 3/1/2007 Red Group 12

  13. Token Setup Process 3/1/2007 Red Group 13

  14. Account Setup Process 3/1/2007 Red Group 14

  15. Who is Our Customer? • Individual Internet User • Purchases CertAnon token for one-time fee of $50 • Obtaining a critical mass of customers makes CertAnon a must have for online vendors • Could give leverage to charge vendors in the future 3/1/2007 Red Group 15

  16. 5. Internet World Stats - http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats2.htm 6. Clickz.com - http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3481976#table 7. Clickz.com - http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3587781#table2 8. RSA Security Password Management Survey - http://www.rsa.com/products/SOM/whitepapers/PASSW_WP_0906.pdf About the Customer % 3/1/2007 Red Group 16

  17. Why Will The Customer Care? • Reduce/eliminate need for multiple passwords • Avoid password theft and unauthorized account access • No information stored on a card that can be lost • No password database to be hacked 3/1/2007 Red Group 17

  18. What’s in it for a business? • It’s free • No need to implement a costly proprietary solution • Improves security of customer base by moving more people away from passwords • Snaps into existing infrastructure with minimal development • Customers who don't switch will be unaffected 3/1/2007 Red Group 18

  19. Competition Matrix 3/1/2007 Red Group 19

  20. Cons • Still not perfectly secure • Token trouble • Forgotten • Broken • Lost or stolen • Inadequate for sight-impaired users 3/1/2007 Red Group 20

  21. Risks & Mitigation (1-Low to 5-High) 3/1/2007 Red Group 21

  22. Costs & Revenue *Based on sales of one million tokens 3/1/2007 Red Group 22

  23. Conclusion • Available, affordable, and proven technology • Targets a large and growing market • Benefits consumers and online businesses • Manageable project scope, scaleable product 3/1/2007 Red Group 23

  24. References • “Failure of Two-Factor Authentication.” Schneier on Security. 12 Jul. 2006. Bruce Schneier. 28 Jan. 2007 <http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/07/failure_of_twof.html>. • “Internet Penetration and Impact.” Pew/Internet. April 2006. Pew Internet & American Life Project. 28 Jan. 2007 <http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Internet_Impact.pdf>. • “Internet Statistics Compendium - Sample.” E-consultancy.com. 9 Jan. 2007. E-consultancy.com LTD. 28 Jan. 2007 <http://www.e-consultancy.com/publications/download/91130/internet-stats-compendium/internet-stats-compendium-January-2007-SAMPLE.doc>. • “Internet World Stats.” Internet World Stats. 11 Jan. 2007. Internet World Stats. 15 Feb. 2007 <http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats2.htm >. • “Online Banking Increased 47% since 2002.” ClickZ Stats. 9 Feb. 2007. The ClickZ Network. 15 Feb. 2007 <http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3481976#table>. 3/1/2007 Red Group 24

  25. References (cont.) • “Phishing Activity Trends: Report for the Month of November, 2006.” Anti-Phishing Working Group. Nov. 2006. Anti-Phishing Working Group. 28 Jan. 2007 <http://www.antiphishing.org/reports/apwg_report_november_2006.pdf>. • “Real-World Passwords.” Schneier on Security. 14 Dec. 2006. Bruce Schneier. 28 Jan. 2007 <http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/12/realworld_passw.html>. • “RSA SecurID Authentication.” RSA Security. 2007. RSA Security, Inc. 28 Jan. 2007 <http://www.rsasecurity.com/node.asp?id=1156>. • “RSA Security Password Management Survey.” RSA Security. Sep. 2006. Wikipedia. 15 Feb. 2007 <http://www.rsa.com/products/SOM/whitepapers/PASSW_WP_0906.pdf >. • “Rural America Slow to Adopt Broadband.” ClickZ Stats. 27 Feb. 2007. The ClickZ Network. 28 Feb. 2007 <http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3587781#table2>. 3/1/2007 Red Group 25

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