Secure Network Authentication

Biometrics and BioAPI have been used to augment the standard password used by Kerberos and other similar systems. However, unlike a password, biometrics must be encrypted, shared, and decrypted to match. Since the traditional biometric cannot play the dual role of authentication and encryption key, using biometrics for Kerberos authentication requires secure exchange for the encryption key: a known problem subject to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Using the Biotope® revocable biotokens as the core for the communication between the client and the Kerberos authentication server, we can address this problem in a open yet secure manner.