Securing Remote Access to Information Systems of Critical Infrastructure Using Two-Factor Authentication

Brūzgienė, Rasa; Jurgilas, Konstantinas

doi:10.3390/electronics10151819

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“…2FA is used to protect a user's credentials and the resources to which they have access. Single-factor authentication (SFA), in which the user provides only one factor (usually a password), provides a lower level of security than 2FA [ 5 ]. 2FA gives the user a second factor that is either something they have (such as a hardware token or a phone) or something they are (referring to biometrics, such as facial recognition or fingerprint) [ 6 ].…”

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Biometric Authentication for Intelligent and Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Systems

Nigam

Patel

Vincent

et al. 2022

Journal of Healthcare Engineering

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Secure identification is a critical system requirement for patients seeking health-related services. In the event of critical, aged, or disabled patients who require frequent health treatments, quick and easy identification is vital. Researchers describe the notion of the unprotected environment in this study, in which patients can receive health services from the hospital’s smart and intelligent surroundings without the use of explicit equipment. Patients would interact directly with the environment and be identified through it. We suggest a biometric-based authentication technique for the unprotected hospital environment that also safeguards the patient’s identity privacy. Furthermore, we demonstrate that this authentication technique is resistant to many well-known assaults, including insider attacks, replay attacks, and identity privacy. Doctors and other staff members showed enthusiastic responses after installing 2-factor authentications, as it makes their workflow efficient and makes things easier for patients. It also lets them focus on other factors rather than worrying about data security; hence, we need biometric authentication in intelligent and privacy-preserving healthcare systems. The paper deals with two-factor biometric authentication, and despite the added security, two-factor authentication adoption is said to be poor. It is due to a lack of awareness and difficulty to use and configure two-factor authentication (2FA) into a particular application by some individuals who struggle with the concept of authentication and its technology. Also, many 2FA methods in widespread use today have not been subjected to adequate usability testing. Research focuses on the point that there is still a large section of people unaware of the use of biometric systems to protect their online data. Researchers collected quantitative and qualitative data from 96 individuals during a two-week between-subjects usability survey of some common and rarely used 2FA approaches. The survey allowed the researcher to investigate which authentication methods are given higher priority and why, along with the relationship between different usage patterns and perceived usability, and identify user misconceptions and insecure habits to determine ease of use. It was observed that the biometric-based method was given the utmost preferability.

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Biometric Authentication for Intelligent and Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Systems

Nigam

Patel

Vincent

et al. 2022

Journal of Healthcare Engineering

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“…It encompasses two types of connections: physical asset connections and information connections. Physical asset interdependency emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical assets with variables that cover the similarity of physical assets and the interconnectedness of CII physical assets through cyber network media (Bruzgiene and Jurgilas, 2021; Espada et al , 2015). The information interdependency element assesses the connections based on data or information usage similarities (Große, 2021).…”

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“…The electronic system workflow affects the interdependency determination assets and the interconnectedness of CII physical assets through cyber network media (Bruzgiene and Jurgilas, 2021;Espada et al, 2015). The information interdependency element assesses the connections based on data or information usage similarities (Große, 2021).…”

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Framework for critical information infrastructure protection in smart government: a case study in Indonesia

Putro,

Sensuse,

Wibowo

2023

ICS

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Purpose This paper aims to develop a framework for critical information infrastructure (CII) protection in smart government, an alternative measure for common cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001. Smart government is defined as the government administration sector of CII due to its similarity as a core of smart technology. Design/methodology/approach To ensure the validity of the data, the research methodology used in this paper follows the predicting malfunctions in socio-technical systems (PreMiSTS) approach, a variation of the socio-technical system (STS) approach specifically designed to predict potential issues in the STS. In this study, PreMiSTS was enriched with observation and systematic literature review as its main data collection method, thematic analysis and validation by experts using fuzzy Delphi method (FDM). Findings The proposed CII protection framework comprises several dimensions: objectives, interdependency, functions, risk management, resources and governance. For all those dimensions, there are 20 elements and 41 variables. Practical implications This framework can be an alternative guideline for CII protection in smart government, particularly in government administration services. Originality/value The author uses PreMiSTS, a socio-technical approach combined with thematic analysis and FDM, to design a security framework for CII protection. This combination was designed as a mixed-method approach to improve the likelihood of success in an IT project.

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“…In 2019, warnings that cyber threats pose a risk to public welfare, security, and prosperity were published in the National Intelligence Strategy Report of the United States. Those warnings were related to the fact that information technologies are inseparable from critical infrastructures and are widely used by society (Bruzgiene, Jurgilas, 2021). Prospective intruders who persistently attempt to invade a critical infrastructure system, properly implement security policy, adhere to measures, and write the correct security policy are the ones who will determine the successful avoidance of intrusion into the systems.…”

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Analysis of the critical infrastructure cyber security policy

Tvaronavičienė¹,

Plėta²,

Beretas³

et al. 2022

IRD

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Critical infrastructures are complex operating environments that often require special protection and security. A successful security strategy design should adhere to the principles of durability, integrity, and regularity. In the European Union, there is a strong interest in the security of critical infrastructures, especially those with interdependence. Given the fact that critical infrastructures play an essential role in a country's economy, it makes them even more vulnerable. The main aim of this article is to analyze the critical infrastructures' cyber security policy. The creation of a security strategy requires identification of the needs for equipment, mode of operation, and required security level. It has to establish rules for precise operation and handling of situations. The article tackles the issues of security strategy for critical infrastructures to protect sensitive areas and sectors. In addition, a cybersecurity policy as a countermeasure is discussed.

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Securing Remote Access to Information Systems of Critical Infrastructure Using Two-Factor Authentication

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Biometric Authentication for Intelligent and Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Systems

Biometric Authentication for Intelligent and Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Systems

Framework for critical information infrastructure protection in smart government: a case study in Indonesia

Analysis of the critical infrastructure cyber security policy

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