From hackers to data breaches to ransomware, data threats are on the rise. Luckily, you can combat these threats with a simple yet effective solution: biometric security. Learn more about common types of biometric security and how they help to keep your company data secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Biometric security sounds futuristic, but if you own a smartphone, you have already used it with your fingerprint or facial recognition login. In simple terms, biometric data replaces easily stolen passwords and login information with a more secure way of handling your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is what Forbes<\/a> says about biometrics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biometrics are proving to be better than passwords because they\u2019re easier to use, provide greater privacy and security, and are gaining standardization across a broad base of mobile, desktop, and server devices that users rely on to access online services.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone has unique features, which is why biometric security works well to protect company data. Here are some common types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one you are probably already familiar with. It is also the oldest and most widely used form of biometric security. In this type of biometric security, the tool captures a user’s fingerprint to examine the unique whorls, arches, and loops. Algorithms create a template to ensure it is a match the next time someone uses the fingerprint recognition tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facial recognition is another biometric example you may already use. Common in newer smartphones, it uses algorithms that create a facial signature from the geometry of the face. It looks at various points including the distance from chin to forehead and between the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your voice has distinct differences from those around you. Along with physicality, such as the shape of the larynx, mouth, nose, and vocal tract, the way you talk differs as well. This includes cadence, nasal tone, accent, pace, and various other distinctions. To get an accurate blueprint of the voice, biometrics uses a combination of physical and behavioral algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using unique near-infrared cameras, biometric tools capture the capillaries in your eyes to create a biometric template. They enhance the image by preprocessing, and then they process it again to make the template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your iris has muscles that do two things: they allow light in, and they adjust the shape of your pupil. Asymmetric structures similar to thick threads make up the iris. Biometrics measures the folds of the muscles to identify the user. These biometrics are extremely accurate and can add more layers of security by having the user blink during the scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biometric profiles use keystroke patterns to determine a profile. Each person types differently, but your keystrokes are not the only unique thing about how you type. There are other considerations too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biometric security systems can recognize the unique style of employee signatures. A lot goes into the algorithms of signature recognition. Some special coordinates include speed, pen pressure, inclination, and stroke order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep your data secure, make sure you promptly remove past employees from the system and give your employees proper training on biometric security. You can also store your data in a data center where experts can monitor it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nuvek is an industry expert in data security. Storing your data in our data centers means you have the highest level of security. We use a multi-layered approach that allows you peace of mind and keeps your data safe and sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommon Types of Biometric Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fingerprint Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Facial Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Voice Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Retina Scan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Iris Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Keystroke Dynamics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Signature Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Biometric Security and Business Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n