Legend has been granted a patent for a dual-layer multifactor authentication process. This method involves initially using a low-power device for user authentication, followed by a high-power device, ensuring secure access to systems through both authentication layers. GlobalData’s report on Legend gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Multifactor authentication process using low-power and high-power devices
The patent US12072960B2 outlines a process for granting access to a system through a dual-layer multifactor authentication (MFA) approach that utilizes both low-power and high-power devices or connections. Initially, the system polls a low-power device or connection on a user device to identify and authenticate the user using low-power MFA methods, such as USB connections, passwords, or specific IP addresses. Following successful authentication via low-power MFA, the system then activates and polls high-power devices or connections, which may include biometric methods like fingerprint or facial recognition, to perform a second layer of authentication. Access to the system is granted only after the user has been authenticated through both low-power and high-power MFA.
The claims further elaborate on the flexibility and configurability of the authentication process. The system can accommodate multiple low-power and high-power MFA methods, which can be customized by a system administrator. Each MFA method can also have a weighting factor, which may be static or dynamically determined, allowing for a tailored security approach based on user needs. The patent emphasizes that both low-power and high-power MFA methods are unique to the user device, enhancing security by ensuring that the authentication process is specific to the individual user and their device configuration. This innovative approach aims to balance security and energy efficiency in user authentication processes.
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