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Re: Self-service password reset approaches
From: Roger A Safian <r-safian () NORTHWESTERN EDU>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:38:33 +0000
In the age of the internet and widespread webcams on almost every device, why not have a person wanting to prove their identity call the helpdesk while in front of a web cam. The helpdesk would have access to a database of peoples' pictures. The helpdesk would ask the individual to hold up their ID in front of the camera. A 'wiggle two fingers' or similar request could confirm a live image.
I'm not sure we're there yet. Especially if the person is not local. Imagine trying to do this at a hotel kiosk machine, where you are trying to check your email. OTOH, having it as an option seems like a reasonable idea.
Current thread:
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches, (continued)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Roger A Safian (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Theresa Rowe (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Kevin Shalla (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Roger A Safian (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Kevin Shalla (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Roger A Safian (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Kevin Shalla (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Burton, Abigail F (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Chris Edwards (Feb 17)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Gary Flynn (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Roger A Safian (Feb 14)
- Re: (***POSSIBLE SPAM***) Re: [SECURITY] Self-service password reset approaches SCHALIP, MICHAEL (Feb 14)
- Re: (***POSSIBLE SPAM***) Re: [SECURITY] Self-service password reset approaches Gary Flynn (Feb 14)
- Re: (***POSSIBLE SPAM***) Re: [SECURITY] Self-service password reset approaches Mark Borrie (Feb 16)
- Re: (***POSSIBLE SPAM***) Re: [SECURITY] Self-service password reset approaches Gary Flynn (Feb 21)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches randy marchany (Feb 14)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Chris Edwards (Feb 17)
- Re: Self-service password reset approaches Steve Werby (Feb 20)