Accessible Authenticator Application
Adam, Tamas (2026)
2026
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202604105989
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202604105989
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This thesis examines authenticator applications through the lens of accessibility and proposes a solution to enhance their accessibility, thereby increasing inclusivity.
The theoretical section first explores the concept of authenticator applications, the reasons for their adoption, and how they compare with more traditional solutions (such as SMS or email) in terms of security. It then analyzes the challenges that current authenticator application implementations pose to end users (visual ability and device compatibility) and how they inherently exclude large groups of people.
The implementation section focuses on developing a prototype of an authenticator application that promotes inclusivity while meeting current security requirements. By exploring tools and frameworks that ensure cross-platform compatibility, robust encryption, and accessible design, the thesis demonstrates that authentication systems can be both secure and equitable.
The subsequent evaluation assesses the prototype's usability, accessibility, and cross-platform performance, measuring its success against the stated goals of security and inclusivity. Ultimately, the work argues that accessibility should be treated as a fundamental pillar of security, rather than an afterthought in authenticator app development.
The theoretical section first explores the concept of authenticator applications, the reasons for their adoption, and how they compare with more traditional solutions (such as SMS or email) in terms of security. It then analyzes the challenges that current authenticator application implementations pose to end users (visual ability and device compatibility) and how they inherently exclude large groups of people.
The implementation section focuses on developing a prototype of an authenticator application that promotes inclusivity while meeting current security requirements. By exploring tools and frameworks that ensure cross-platform compatibility, robust encryption, and accessible design, the thesis demonstrates that authentication systems can be both secure and equitable.
The subsequent evaluation assesses the prototype's usability, accessibility, and cross-platform performance, measuring its success against the stated goals of security and inclusivity. Ultimately, the work argues that accessibility should be treated as a fundamental pillar of security, rather than an afterthought in authenticator app development.