DARPA and BehavioSec go beyond passwords

BehavioSec has been selected by the leading US military research organization, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency), to help them create the next generation of IT security which moves beyond todays password centric IT security thinking.

The project is known as BAA 12-06 Active Authentication, and the goal is to provide transparent security through existing technology such as keystrokes and mouse movements on future workstations.

DARPA research points to the fact that it is inherently unnatural for humans to create, remember, and manage long complex passwords. “The authentication happens in the background – invisible to you – while you continue doing your work without interruptions”, says Mr. Richard Guidorizzi, DARPA Program Manager, Beyond Passwords.

DARPA is well known in the world of technology for their successful programs which have launched driverless vehicles, the internet, and GPS to name a few of their big achievements since 1958.

“We are honored to partner with such as well recognized and proven research organization as DARPA. This program demonstrates that our work within continuous authentication using behavioral biometrics, will play a very prominent role in the future of IT security“, says Dr. Neil Costigan BehavioSec.

The Active Authentication program is focused on standard workstations, but there are many other areas that could benefit from next generation of this security technology such as mobile devices and web security.

About BehavioSec

BehavioSec offer solutions that enable a new layer of protection against identity theft. By continuously monitoring the user’s behavior in a session, BehavioSec technology identifies users by their keystroke rhythm, mouse/gesture movements and user patterns. BehavioSec products enable active authentication, preventing information theft by detecting intrusions while they are happening.

For additional information and documentation, please visit www.behaviosec.com

For further information please contact:

Olov Renberg                                                                            Birgitta Plyhm
BehavioSec                                                                               +46 707 77 12 90    
+46 702 02 55 24                                    
orenberg@behaviosec.com

BehavioSec offer solutions that enable a new layer of protection against identity theft. By continuously monitoring the user’s behavior in a session, BehavioSec technology identifies users by their keystroke rhythm, mouse/gesture movements and user patterns. BehavioSec products enable active authentication, preventing information theft by detecting intrusions while they are happening.

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