Trusted Digital Identities for Mobile Devices

Abstract

The pace of usage of personal devices has increased within industry, driving demand for trusted digital identities. As the world becomes increasingly mobile with the number of smartphone users growing yearly and the mobile web thriving, it is critical to implement strong security on mobile devices. As passwords are not a secure method of authentication, mobile devices and other forms of IoT require a means of two-factor authentication that meets strong security standards. The research presented in this paper provides a framework that updates the existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in use by industry and governments today to accommodate the use of digital identities on smartphones, tablets, or even a smartwatch.