Enhancing the user authentication process with colour memory cues

The authentication process is the first line of defence against potential impostors, and therefore an important concern when protecting personal organisational data. Although there are many options to authenticate digital users, passwords remain most common mechanism. However, with password numbers increasing, users struggle remembering multiple passwords, which affects their security behaviour. Previous researchers practitioners have attempted suggest ways improve memorability simultaneously. We introduce novel approach that utilises colour as a memory cue increase security. A longitudinal study examined in total over 3000 were created, learnt recalled (password process) period five-weeks. By adding process, our results can be increased Through giving user option choosing colours (compared being preselected), encourages create more meaningful cues creating passwords. Additionally, also provided another parameter by increasing entropy. These unique practical implications for could positively impact security, financial losses suffered due breaches.