Blog

M-Pin is a Multi-Factor identity based authentication protocol. Secret authentication keys are issued to clients from a Distributed Trusted Authority (DTA). Typically there are two DTAs, one…

The non-interactive authenticated key exchange protocol known as SOK after its inventors Sakai, Oghishi and Kasahara, is one of the original pairing-based protocols. Like many such early pro…

M-Pin is a two-factor authentication protocol which has been proposed as an alternative to Username/Password, which works in conjunction with SSL/TLS. Here we derive a more complex M-Pin der…

The M-Pin protocol has been proposed for use in a setting which uses multiple Trusted Authorities. One way to realise M-Pin is to use “early binding”. With early binding the client secret sh…

Here we introduce the M-Pin client-server protocol, which features two-factor client authentication as an alternative to Username/Password. Despite the mathematical complexity of the protoco…

Dimension Data Signs on as Global Distribution Partner to Capture Additional Share of $4 Billion User Authentication & Market LONDON, September 12 , 2016 — MIRACL, a leading internet cyber-­…

With the elections looming in America, the issue of the security of electronic voting is back in the news. Both major parties are making serious allegations that the election may well be rig…

Here we attempt a simple explanation of the blockchain for a not overly technical audience. Download the Essence of the Blockchain PDF 1 Introduction The blockchain is a testament to the pow…

We introduce a multi-lingual crypto library, specifically designed to support the Internet of Things. Download this paper on The Apache Milagro Crypto Library 1 Introduction There are many c…

You are a programmer that uses the Internet a lot. You don’t want to be one of those unfortunates that gets their password hacked, due to some asshole’s failure to properly protect the passw…

In this article we describe our experience in implementing a high performance cryptographic library in multiple Computer Languages Download this paper on Another Computer Language Comparison…

The Internet community is up in a heap about Username/Password, and what to replace it with. Here we try to shed a little light. Download paper and learn about the Authentication Dilemma Wha…