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Device-embedded Biometric Authentication
Device-embedded biometric authentication is the use of personal characteristics for authorizing access to devices. Embedding biometric authentication into devices can provide an extra layer of security to protect user data and prevent unwanted users from gaining access. Device-embedded authentication is becoming more common as people use their phones and tablets to access sensitive information such as financial accounts.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Device-embedded Biometric Authentication
Device-embedded biometric authentication helps businesses create a more secure environment for their employees and customers. Using this technology, companies can reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access to confidential information. In addition, biometric authentication can help improve customer satisfaction by providing an easier way for customers to verify their identities.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy