Active Authentication is a security mechanism that requires users to actively participate in the verification process through real-time challenges or interactions, providing stronger security than passive authentication methods.
Key Features
- Real-time verification
- User interaction
- Dynamic challenges
- Behavioral analysis
- Risk assessment
Common Methods
- Biometric checks
- Challenge responses
- OTP verification
- Gesture patterns
- Voice recognition
Implementation Areas
- Mobile apps
- Online banking
- Secure access
- Payment systems
- Identity verification
Security Benefits
- Fraud prevention
- Identity protection
- Attack resistance
- Risk reduction
- Trust enhancement
Technical Components
- Challenge generation
- Response validation
- Session management
- Risk scoring
- Behavior monitoring
Best Practices
- Multiple factors
- User experience
- Fallback options
- Regular updates
- Security monitoring
Active authentication enhances security through dynamic user verification.