KidsDoodlePass: an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children

Esra Alkhamis; Helen Petrie; Karen Renaud

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-57404-8_10

KidsDoodlePass: an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children

Esra Alkhamis, Helen Petrie^*, Karen Renaud

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Abstract

Textual passwords are problematic for young children, whose cognitive, memory and linguistic capabilities are still developing. A possible alternative to using text for authentication systems for young children is drawings. In this paper, we describe an authentication system called KidsDoodlePass, which use simple drawings (“doodles”) that the children themselves create. An initial evaluation of the system was undertaken with 19 children aged 6 to 9 years of age. Success of logging in with KidsDoodlePass was high, only on few occasions did a child need more than one attempt, demonstrating that the system is effective. Selection times dropped significantly on the second use of the KidsPassDoodle and were typically under 10 s per grid. Most children thought their KidsDoodlePass would be easier to remember than a text password, a significant proportion. These positive results suggest that KidsDoodlePass could be a useful mechanism for young children to use as a first experience of authentication and a useful first step toward adult authentication systems.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance
Subtitle of host publication	14th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2020, Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece, July 8–10, 2020, Proceedings
Editors	Nathan Clarke, Steven Furnell
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer
Pages	123-132
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030574048
ISBN (Print)	9783030574031
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57404-8_10
Publication status	Published - 21 Aug 2020
Event	14th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance - Online/Virtual, Mytilene, Greece Duration: 8 Jul 2020 → 10 Jul 2020 Conference number: 14th https://www.haisa.org/?page=home

Publication series

Name	IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (IFIPAICT)
Publisher	Springer
Volume	593
ISSN (Print)	1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)	1868-422X

Conference

Conference	14th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance
Abbreviated title	HAISA 2020
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Mytilene
Period	8/07/20 → 10/07/20
Internet address	https://www.haisa.org/?page=home

Keywords

Authentication systems
Usable security
KidsDoodlePass
Children

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Alkhamis, E., Petrie, H., & Renaud, K. (2020). KidsDoodlePass: an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children. In N. Clarke, & S. Furnell (Eds.), Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance: 14th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2020, Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece, July 8–10, 2020, Proceedings (pp. 123-132). (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (IFIPAICT); Vol. 593). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57404-8_10

Alkhamis, Esra ; Petrie, Helen ; Renaud, Karen. / KidsDoodlePass : an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children. Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance: 14th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2020, Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece, July 8–10, 2020, Proceedings. editor / Nathan Clarke ; Steven Furnell. Cham : Springer, 2020. pp. 123-132 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (IFIPAICT)).

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Alkhamis, E, Petrie, H & Renaud, K 2020, KidsDoodlePass: an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children. in N Clarke & S Furnell (eds), Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance: 14th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2020, Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece, July 8–10, 2020, Proceedings. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (IFIPAICT), vol. 593, Springer, Cham, pp. 123-132, 14th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance, Mytilene, Greece, 8/07/20. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57404-8_10

KidsDoodlePass : an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children. / Alkhamis, Esra; Petrie, Helen; Renaud, Karen.

Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance: 14th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2020, Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece, July 8–10, 2020, Proceedings. ed. / Nathan Clarke; Steven Furnell. Cham : Springer, 2020. p. 123-132 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (IFIPAICT); Vol. 593).

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Alkhamis E, Petrie H, Renaud K. KidsDoodlePass: an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children. In Clarke N, Furnell S, editors, Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance: 14th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2020, Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece, July 8–10, 2020, Proceedings. Cham: Springer. 2020. p. 123-132. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (IFIPAICT)). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57404-8_10

KidsDoodlePass: an exploratory study of an authentication mechanism for young children

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