Active Authentication Using Covert Cognitive Interrogation Games

Abstract

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI ) developed a novel method for authenticating a computer user s identity by deploying covert games disguised as anomalous computer functionality. The method applies game theory principles to allow users to develop unique strategy paths for playing the imperceptible games. By examining users subconscious game playing strategies, the team captured discriminatory information without sophisticated contextual analysis or explicit communicative behavior. This approach complements many other cognitive fingerprint detection methods and could be used to help increase the overall accuracy of a system of combined biometric modalities. The technical approach for this research project included three major phases: Analysis, Design and Development, and Final Evaluation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA581055

Entities

People

  • Denise Varner
  • Jenifer Wheeler
  • John Carrola

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Authentication
  • Computers
  • Control Panels
  • Data Sets
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • False Alarms
  • Game Theory
  • Governments
  • Operating Systems
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Web Browsers
  • Word Processors

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