Date of Award
2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Lepinksi, Matthew
Area of Concentration
Computer Science
Abstract
Alphanumeric passwords are the predominant form of identity verification online, but alternate forms of passwords could perform better. Graphical passwords have the capability of being as strong as alphanumeric passwords while also being more memorable. To test this, I built a mobile app using game based graphical passwords in Android Studio. The app utilizes Chess, Monopoly, Clue, and Scrabble, each with slight alterations in order to make them more usable or secure, as its games. I then ran a usability study to see how various users react to the app and how likely they would be to actually use it. I found that with some alterations, the system I built could easily perform as an alternative authentication system to alphanumeric passwords.
Recommended Citation
Deagan, Jordan, "GAME CHANGER MOBILE APP" (2020). Theses & ETDs. 5923.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/5923