A Multi-Factor Authentication Framework for Secure Access to Blockchain

BAHTİYAR Ş., Şahan S., Ekici A. F.

ACM 5th International Conference on Computer and Technology Applications, İstanbul, Turkey, 6 - 09 April 2019, pp.160-164 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1145/3323933.3324083
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.160-164
  • Keywords: Blockchain, security, private key, biometric authentication
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Recently, blockchain has been a disruptive technology for many systems, such as fmance, e-health, supply-chain, and etc. Secure access to blockchain is the grand challenge for many systems. Key management is one of challenges to ensure secure access to blockchain. In this paper, we propose a framework for secure accessing to blockchain via multi-factor authentication. We combine both biometric and password authentications to secure private keys of users. The framework contains a secure device which has a biometric sensor to ensure secure access to private keys that extends the usability for secure accessing to blockchain.