NU 2008-118 and NU 2010-053 

Inventors

Leiwen Deng 

Aleksandar Kuzmanovic* 

Abstract

Northwestern researchers have developed a novel security system called IDnet Mesh. It is a physical-token-based single sign-on technology that enables a scalable, secure and reliable user authentication system with low deployment costs. It enables Internet-wide single sign-on solutions that benefit both the average Internet user and business stakeholders. Its unified authentication is an approach that allows a user to register once and then becomes capable to authenticate to many different systems, thereby streamlining the online experience. 

Applications

• Internet security for eCommerce, eBanking, and eID industries

Advantages

• Pseudonymity: Provides an extra level of user's privacy
• Independency: Does not require trusted third party
• Scalability: Provides high scalability without compromising security
• Low Cost: Uses inexpensive alternatives for its authentication system

IP Status

A patent application has been filed.