Abstract:
As we embrace the information and communication technology in our everyday activities
and day-to-day transactions, security concerns have increasingly come to light, especially in
some of the critical areas of our society today such as education, health and commerce,
where such security concerns are even higher. The need for complete and clear
authentication and authorisation is of paramount importance. This paper explores and
presents the optimal use of full-time biometric mouse (FBM) for continuous authentication,
which would not only enable authentication during log in and start of an application, but
will enable continuous authentication throughout a transaction. We formulate a full-time
biometric mouse (FBM) design that would ensure thumb positioning and its ergonomics
while ensuring comfort and maximum contact with the scanner to enable continuous
authentication of the user in a speedy, easy and non-strenuous way. The mouse employs a
simple algorithm that ensures quick operation to cut on possible delays and yet maintain
the accuracy of the system
