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Quantum multi-factor authentication

Cryptography and Security 2022-01-14 v1 Quantum Physics

Abstract

We present a quantum multi-factor authentication mechanism based on the hidden-matching quantum communication complexity problem. It offers step-up graded authentication for users via a quantum token. In this paper, we outline the protocol, demonstrate that it can be used in a largely classical setting, explain how it can be implemented in SASL, and discuss arising security features. We also offer a comparison between our mechanism and current state-of-the-art multi-factor authentication mechanisms.

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@article{arxiv.2110.05344,
  title  = {Quantum multi-factor authentication},
  author = {Hazel Murray and David Malone},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2110.05344},
  year   = {2022}
}