What are the advantages of biometric authentication? 

Biometric authentication is another level of cyber security you can use on its own or in combination with passwords as part of a multifactor authentication system. It uses biological traits to verify a user’s identity. Here are some advantages of biometric authentication.

Advantages of biometric authentication

• Better user experience – makes logging on faster and easier
• Convenience – no need to remember complex or weak passwords
• Future proof – your biometric traits won’t change significantly throughout your life
• Low risk of human error – due to forgotten, lost, or stolen passwords
• Non-transferrable features – biometric traits are linked to a specific user and can’t be shared or transferred easily
• Stronger security and identity protection – biometric traits are unique to each user and are hard to replicate

Types of biometric authentication

• DNA scan – uses genetic material
• Face recognition – identifies and measures the human face
• Fingerprint scan – recognizes and verifies fingerprints of an individual
• Iris recognition – recognizes the iris pattern of an individual’s eye
• Palm print – identifies the unique patterns of lines and veins of your palm
• Retinal scan – uses a flashing UV light to pass through the retina’s blood vessels to create a recognizable image
• Voice recognition – identifies a user’s unique voice print

Biometric authentication isn’t perfect. That’s why some organizations use several biometric factors to identify users more accurately and reduce false positives and negatives.

Embrace biometric authentication for enhanced security because it offers a low risk of human error, stronger security and identity protection, multifactor authentication expansion, and a wide range of other characteristics.

Also, appreciate its improved convenience, as there’s no need to remember passwords, making logins faster and easier, and is future-proofed.

Do you want to enhance your cybersecurity? We provide an array of advanced cybersecurity solutions, like biometric authentication that will help your organization stay protected from threats and reduce risks from employee errors. Contact TeamLogic IT today.