Title: MITIGATING FRAUD IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT USING MULTI-LEVEL AUTHENTICATION IN E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS
Author: Emmanuel Nsese Udoiwod, Simeon Ozuomba, Philip Asuquo and Bliss Utibe-Abasi Stephen
Abstract:

Efficient procurement systems are crucial for Nigeria’s public sector development, ensuring transparency, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ease of control, and monitoring. However, many e-procurement systems face security concerns and lack of trust due to a single individual’s access. This study proposes a decentralized e-procurement system using public key infrastructure (PKI) and multifactor authentication (MFA). Ethereum is used for the blockchain, while public key infrastructure encrypts documents to prevent unauthorized access. MFA uses three factor authentication (3FA) for different users. Simulations show that this combination of techniques reduces fraud between employees and trading partners, demonstrating the potential benefits of a decentralized e-procurement system.

Keywords: E-Procurement, Blockchain, MFA, PKI, Encryption
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61646/IJCRAS.vol.3.issue4.88
Date of Publication: 31-08-2024
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Published Volume and Issue: Volume 3 Issue 4 July-Aug 2024