The use of biometric technology has taken off in recent years which could largely be down to loopholes in password security becoming more apparent. Biometrics represents the most convenient and easy form of Multi-Factor Authentication and is therefore very well placed to increase security. It’s easy to combine biometric patterns, fingerprint combined with facial, for example, and to complete it with other authentication method – as per FIDO Alliance standards.


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