Why Biometric Authentication is Indispensable for Cybersecurity Solutions

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Why Biometric Authentication is Indispensable for Cybersecurity Solutions

Biometric authentication is one of the branches of identity and access management (IAM) that is gaining popularity for amplifying security features. The biometric authentication process relies on the unique biological traits of an individual for authentication. Although the technology is still in its nascent stages, enterprises and users have started to trust the technology’s efficient security solutions.

Biometric authentication solution can solve many issues that pose security threats for the organization. Here are two of the most significant problems that traditional IAM solution faces and how Biometrics can eliminate those issues:

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Passwords: Passwords have ruled the roost in identity security for many years. They were considered as a balanced tool for cybersecurity and convenience. However, with the emergence of smart technologies, hackers have been able to crack passwords of most users. These technologies offer various ways for hackers to breach the password protected identity security of a user as well as an organization. On top of that, users also have to memorize all the passwords of different websites that they use. Many users put the same password for all the sites with puts security at risk, as a security breach in any of the websites can put the safety of all the other websites in jeopardy. Biometrics, on


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