Adaptive IP Authentication via Risk Counter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing authentication processes on computer networks are often either overly burdensome for users or risk inaccurately authenticating users, leading to strain on network bandwidth and potential data loss or compromise.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses an IP address counter to determine an authentication level for users by incrementing the counter for consistent access from the same IP address and decrementing it for access from different IP addresses, thereby tailoring the authentication process to the perceived risk.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a more burdensome authentication process is implemented, then authentication accuracy is improved, but user convenience deteriorates and network bandwidth is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The authentication process is made dynamic by adjusting the authentication level based on real-time risk assessment. The system transitions from static authentication to adaptive authentication where the burden shifts based on IP address behavior patterns, device consistency, and detected anomalies, resolving the contradiction between security and convenience
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes authentication parameters dynamically based on risk parameters. When risk is low, minimal authentication is required; when risk increases, authentication requirements escalate. This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain high authentication accuracy when needed while providing ease of operation during normal usage
2Reliability
If a more burdensome authentication process is implemented, then authentication accuracy is improved, but network bandwidth is consumed and server resources are strained
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial authentication action based on risk level. Instead of always performing full authentication, it performs minimal authentication for low-risk scenarios and reserves full authentication for high-risk scenarios. This selective application reduces unnecessary network bandwidth consumption and server resource strain while maintaining authentication accuracy when required
3Device complexity
If authentication is performed without risk assessment, then authentication simplicity is maintained, but unnecessary authentication processes clog network bandwidth
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary risk assessment before authentication to determine the appropriate authentication level. By evaluating IP address behavior patterns, device consistency, and contextual factors in advance, the system pre-determines authentication requirements and avoids unnecessary authentication processes that would clog network bandwidth
Data Source
AI summary
A relative risk can be determined using an originating Internet Protocol (IP) address as an identifying factor for purposes of authenticating a user. The originating IP address can be used as an identifying factor for a particular user account to determine potentially fraudulent activity and reduce the risk of fraud. This additional identifying factor can be used as a part of an overall authentication platform to help screen fraud attempts and to authenticate valid and non-fraudulent users. Using certain aspects can distinguish whether originating IP addresses are public or private. Some examples can track and match originating IP addresses to user accounts and also can keep track of recently active sessions for each IP address.