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Authentication using unique physical or behavioral characteristics
Biometrics Definition: Authentication using unique physical or behavioral characteristics
Biometrics in cybersecurity refers to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics as a means of verifying personal identity for access control. Common biometric authentication methods include fingerprint scanning facial recognition iris scanning voice recognition and behavioral patterns such as typing rhythms. While offering stronger authentication than passwords biometric systems must address privacy concerns data protection challenges and the permanence of biometric data if compromised.
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