Authentication mechanism permitting access to data stored in a data processing device

摘要

Herein described is a system and method of authenticating one or more users seeking access to data stored in a storage device. The system includes an authentication mechanism, a memory, one or more files stored in the memory, and one or more applications used to view, select, execute, and display the one or more files. The method utilizes a user identifier, one or more passwords provided by a user, and the authentication mechanism.