15/04/2024
BLOCKCHAIN SECURE AUTHENTICATION (BSA) APPLICATION CHALLENGE
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is launching the Blockchain Secure Authentication (BSA) Application Challenge, in collaboration with FNSV, Korea, aimed at innovators, developers, digital financial service providers and university students to explore and implement passwordless, secure authentication solutions using blockchain technology for digital finance. The Application Challenge is part of the activities of the DFS security lab and is in line with the Plenipotentiary Resolution 204 and WTSA-20 Resolution 89 Promoting the use of ICTs to bridge the financial inclusion gap.
The Application Challenge is open to individuals from ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, Academic Institutions and is aimed at showcasing the implementation of passwordless authentication, moving beyond traditional passwords, to enhance security for mobile payments used in digital financial services. The primary objective is to ensure highly secure and seamless passwordless authentication using blockchain secure authentication for DFS users accessing the platform via web and mobile applications.
Key Dates for the Application Challenge:
• Registration: 4th April 2024 – 30th April 2024
• Submission Deadline: 1st August 2024
• Application Challenge Results and Awards: 13th October 2024 during the Global Standards Symposium. Top three solutions will be showcased during the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA).
The top three teams will win a cash prize as follows:
1. First Prize: USD$ 5,000
2. Second Prize: USD$ 3,000
3. Third Prize: USD$ 2,000
For full details on registration, problem statement, application challenge guideline and prizes, please visit the application challenge webpage:
https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/dfs/seclab/Pages/challenge.aspx.
For inquiries about the application challenge, please email: [email protected]