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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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Publisher | Springer |
Volume | 593 |
ISSN (Print) | 1868-4238 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1868-422X |
Conference
Conference | 14th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance |
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Abbreviated title | HAISA 2020 |
Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Mytilene |
Period | 8/07/20 → 10/07/20 |
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Keywords
- Authentication systems
- Usable security
- KidsDoodlePass
- Children