Learn About Biometrics

What is it?

It is an input device that identifies the user of the device based on physical or behavioral human characteristics to grant access. There are mainly 2 types:

• Fingerprint

  Detects and identifies your fingerprint.

• Facial

  Detects and identifies your facial characteristics.

How does it work?

Biometrics work by doing the following (over simplified) steps:

1. Scan user characteristics
2. Identify user
3. Grant or deny access

Look for

• Accuracy

  Check how accurate it is

• Speed

  Check how fast it scans

• Success rate

  Check the success rate

Avoid

• Inaccuracy

  Avoid inaccurate biometrics

  It is very important to get an accurate biometric system to avoid unauthorized use of your devices.