Biometric technology

Get advice from the experts on biometrics technology and security. Learn about several biometric authentication devices and methods -- fingerprint and iris scanners, facial recognition -- that can be used for secure user access and how to implement them.

March 26, 2021 26 Mar'21
Jumio CEO discusses new $150 million funding round

Jumio CEO Robert Prigge talks about Jumio's new funding round and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Jumio's digital identity verification and fraud prevention business.
April 08, 2020 08 Apr'20
Researchers beat fingerprint authentication with 3D printing scheme

New research by Cisco Talos shows popular fingerprint scanning technology can be defeated by lifting actual fingerprints and reproducing them through 3D printers.
July 10, 2019 10 Jul'19
Identity management strategy starts with people, not technology

Organizations have the tough job of creating an overarching view of identity inside and out of the company. One thing they should remember? Focus on people rather than technology.
July 08, 2019 08 Jul'19
Ipsidy's Identity Portal uses biometrics for secure access

Identity Portal by Ipsidy uses biometric authorization methods to ensure secure account access, enable users to verify changes, protect customers from fraudulent phone calls, and more.

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biometric verification

Biometric verification is any means by which a person can be uniquely identified by evaluating one or more distinguishing biological traits. Continue Reading
biometrics

Biometrics is the measurement and statistical analysis of people's unique physical and behavioral characteristics. Continue Reading
multifactor authentication (MFA)

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security technology that requires more than one method of authentication from independent categories of credentials to verify a user's identity for a login or other transaction. Continue Reading

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What is identity and access management? Guide to IAM

Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities. Continue Reading
5 IAM trends shaping the future of security

The importance of identity and access management cannot be denied. However, the same old tools can't properly secure today's complex environments. These IAM trends are here to help. Continue Reading
Biometric security technology could see growth in 2021

Enterprise use of biometrics for security may see an uptick by organizations looking to defend themselves from attacks, but they must weigh the concerns against the benefits. Continue Reading

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3 steps to create a low-friction authentication experience

Passwords are no longer sufficient, but more secure authentication methods frustrate users. Explore how to create a low-friction authentication process for improved UX and trust. Continue Reading
How to ensure security for 3 types of digital identity

Enterprise identity and access management strategies must include processes for managing and securing three types of digital identity. Learn how. Continue Reading
IAM-driven biometrics in security requires adjustments

IAM is foundational to cybersecurity, but the latest systems use biometrics and other personal data. Learn how to cope with the resulting compliance and privacy issues. Continue Reading

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3 ways to balance biometric voter registration promise, concerns

Biometric voter registration systems could play a role in the future of election security, if developers and governments can address concerns about security and hacking. Continue Reading
6 persistent enterprise authentication security issues

Some authentication factors are considered more secure than others but still come with potential drawbacks. Learn about the most common enterprise authentication security issues. Continue Reading
In biometrics, security concerns span technical, legal and ethical

Biometrics are increasingly being used for enterprise security, but they are not without technical, legal and ethical concerns, which teams must address before deployment. Continue Reading