Distributed login system using SQL databases and USB storage to distribute an authentication key as part of a 2FA system.
Tested with: Windows 10 build 17763, Ubuntu 16.04 in testing
Requires: Python 3.7, MySQL 5.7.24 database(s), USB drive with at least 2MB of free space
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Create MySQL databases required by the program, edit the provided "mysql_create*" text files in the Files directory of this project to your username/password/ip address specifications.
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Configure the USB storage device(s) for use, make sure it is named KEYDRIVE and has at least 2MB of free space. There needs to be one per user.
- To run, simply point your python interpreter at the dist_login.py file in the Libraries directory of the project
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Example for Windows CMD: C:\Python37> python.exe C:\Users\user\dist_login\Libraries\dist_login.py
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Example for Ubuntu 16.04(untested): bash:~$ python3 /home/dist_login/Libraries/dist_login.py
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Encrypting data at rest on USB drive, possibly using fingerprint as key to a Vignere cipher
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An account recovery function
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Testing out further distribution of security data using 8 SQL databases implemented with logical groups
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Integration with YubiKey instead of USB drive
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Develop a user interface to further increase usability and user friendliness
