THE ROLE OF ENHANCED MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IN MODERN COMPUTING

Obioha Iwuoha, Chidiebere C. Oparah

Computer Science Department,

Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, Imo State.

Email: ohaobi@yahoo.com, canonchychuks@yahoo.com

Abstract: Modern computing involving the use of smart devices and laptops is currently having issues of identity theft, porous authentication, phishing and sniffing. This is due to the use of poor authentication protocols. This paper has the objective of defining and explaining the role enhanced multi-factor authentication will play to curb these disturbing issues in modern computing. The research methodology to be used in this research is the Rapid or throw-away prototyping which is a type of the prototyping methodology. It involves the creation of a simple working model to visually show the users what their requirements may look like when they are implemented into a finished system. The result of this paper is the achievement of an in-depth understanding of how enhanced multi-factor authentication works and its need to be integrated into all facets of modern computing.