AN ONLINE ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION SYSTEM VIA SECURE USABLE AUTHENTICATING ARTFORMS

Abstract

The increasing global demand for higher education has led to a surge in fake degrees and certificates. Counterfeiters are scanning and printing sensitive documents, posing a challenge to the integrity of the academic community. Traditional verification methods are insecure and time-consuming, resulting in various risks for organizations. This research aim is to develop a secure online system that uses art-based graphical passwords to verify academic documents and certificates. The system targets employers, organizations, graduates, and institutions. The Transcript and Certificate Verification System (TCVS) adopted an Agile development methodology. The system will be developed as an online platform, leveraging authentication techniques commonly used in computer security. The research aims to deliver a secure online system that utilizes art-based graphical passwords for the verification of academic documents. It will provide a reliable and efficient method for authentication and validation, reducing the prevalence of forged certificates. The development of an online system using art-based graphical passwords has the potential to address the challenges posed by fake degrees and certificates. It offers a secure and efficient verification method, safeguarding the integrity of academic credentials. Employers, organizations, graduates, and institutions can benefit from increased reliability and confidentiality, protecting their reputation.