4. The challenge of authentication on the Internet

4.1 Issues

The challenge of ensuring secure authentication of parties exchanging information over the Internet is becoming ever more pressing as the world's online activities continue to grow:

• In order to eliminate fraud and identity theft, there is a great need to significantly increase the level of confidence in online user authentication;

• In order to seize new service opportunities and adapt to the mobile lifestyle, connected electronic devices are constantly appearing on the market, serving both businesses and individuals;

• To keep pace with this trend, specialized companies are adding more and more costly technologies to contain threats. Often, these architectures...