Mobile Biometric Authentication

Gone are the days when you could simply rely upon your user credentials – username and password – to secure your account. With the increasing number and complexity of cyberattacks, companies need to innovate and develop newer forms of securing their user devices and accounts. As an example, mobile phone users are now accustomed to using alternative modes of authentication like gestures and screen lock patterns – that are gradually replacing passwords.

Biometrical solutions become more common as the number of smartphone users continues to increase, as they add to the overall user experience and are less invasive than password entering.

What is biometric mobile authentication – and what are its common uses? In the following pages, let us explore this.

Biometric Authentication Definition: In simple terms, mobile biometric authentication is a form of authentication that uses biometrics to detect and authenticate the identity of the user trying to access a mobile app. It can be performed using multiple ways including fingerprint readers, facial recognition, voice recognition, and more.

These biometric tools can either be an addition – or a replacement – for the traditional username-password method.

How is biometrics in mobile devices enabled? Most of the latest smartphones – using Apple, Android, and Microsoft technologies – are now fitted with advanced digital sensors such as touch screens, cameras, fingerprint scanners, and microphones that are facilitating user authentication.

Why is mobile biometric authentication gaining widespread popularity? Here are some reasons:

  • Biometrics enable devices to authenticate your identity using your physical attributes – fingerprints, face, voice or even iris. Instead of hard to recall passwords, this contributes to your overall online experience.
  • As part of the Multifactor Authentication process (MFA), biometrics can also be used – particularly for signing into delicate or confidential accounts.

You can read more in detail about mobile biometric authentication here. 

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Marina has over 10 years of experience in the marketing industry with extensive Institutional and Healthcare project portfolios as well as experience managing large, complex multi-use projects.

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