Question

Your network employs basic authentication that centers on usernames and passwords. However, you have two ongoing problems. The first is that usernames and passwords are frequently lost by negligent users. In addition, adversaries have, on occasion, fooled employees into giving up their authentication information via social engineering attacks. Discuss at least two things could you do to strengthen the use of basic username and password authentication, as discussed in the course textbook. Your answer should be approximately 200-250 words in length.

Answer 1

Answer)

As mentioned in the above issue.

For the issue where the authentication is being shared.
In the current scenario, there is a multi-factor
authentication technique which is in demand.

The user is to be given a password and PIN along with
the Fingerprint without which the access would be
denied.

Also, a retina scanner can be used along with the RSA
or Smart card which would not allow anyone to access
anything except the user.

For the issue where the user forgets the username and
password:

One can place a forget password and email id and link
the same with their email ID and phone number which
will again be a part of multi-factor authentication.
Once the OTP is generated then the same can be used
to log in.

Alternatively, a security question is to be linked to the
account and the user can answer the question and
follow the link to reset the password.

Hope this answer helps. :)