Chapter 3: Recognizing Biometric Characteristics

Biometrics have been around in some form for many years, as they provide a solid method to identify and authenticate individuals. However, industry in general has been slow to adopt the technology. That is until now, where the expanded use of mobile devices has empowered the use of biometrics as a method to secure the device and restrict access to data. Businesses are recognizing that because biometrics can complement strong security policies in the fintech industry, organizations can now offer a wide range of features for their mobile workforce.

Because of this widespread adoption, industry leaders are seeking ways to ensure that the best biometric is employed for each use case. We know that ...

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