Faces and Pictures: Understanding age differences in two types of graphical authentications

Nicholson, James, Coventry, Lynne and Briggs, Pamela (2013) Faces and Pictures: Understanding age differences in two types of graphical authentications. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 71 (10). pp. 958-966. ISSN 1071-5819

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Abstract

Recall of knowledge-based authentication codes such as passwords and PINs can be problematic, particularly for older adults given the known memory decline associated with ageing. We explored the extent to which recognition-based Graphical Authentication Systems were effective alternatives to PINs and passwords in a study in which users were asked to commit several different codes to memory and recall them at different time periods. Populations of younger and older adults were given face-based and picture-based authentication codes to remember over the course of three weeks. Results show a pronounced age effect, with younger participants outperforming older participants. Older participants fared better with the face-based system over the picture-based system while younger participants exhibited the opposite effect. A significant performance drop was observed for older participants over time, as additional codes were introduced.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	graphical passwords, older adults, graphical authentication systems, authentication
Subjects:	G700 Artificial Intelligence G900 Others in Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Department:	Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Psychology
Depositing User:	Ay Okpokam
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2013 14:14
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2019 17:25
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/13853

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