MF-Secure: Multifactor Security Framework for Distributed Mobile Systems

With the advent of mobile technology and itsnovel applications, mobile based online payment method hasbecome popular in the online business environment, increasingthe market potential of the business. This has also led to dopurchase by customers from anywhere, any time. The volumeof mobile transactions has also demanded for a better securitymodel in the system. The traditional internet based servicesgives authentication based security in text oriented format.Due to theft of mobile Devices or user identity, the third partyperson may access the resources. To ensure the security andprotection from unauthorized user within distributed mobilesystem, we have proposed a new approach called mf-securethrough single sign-on which provides user authentication bymulti factors such as password, digital signature, RFID andbiometrics which yields better authenticated service to themobile clients. This approach is evaluated through simulationwhich shows enhanced security in distributed mobile system.