The global biometrics market is expected to grow to a staggering $82.9 billion by 2027 and organizations have taken notice of its many capabilities. In particular, as cyberattackers and their tools become more sophisticated, it’s become increasingly challenging to protect digital assets. Biometrics are known to have been a boon to digital security and data protection, but there are a variety of other use cases across industries.
What are biometrics?
Biometrics are automated methods used to identify an individual or verify/authenticate an individual’s identity based on physiological characteristics and behavioral traits. Government and law enforcement agencies often use biometrics to “identify” people (capturing a fingerprint, for example, and comparing it to a database of fingerprints to see if there’s a match). Enterprises typically use the “verify/authenticate” type of biometrics, which automates recognition using biological identifiers, such as a facial scan or even one’s keystrokes or gait.
Some of the most commonly used biometrics include measurable features of:
How are biometrics used today?
Some of the practical applications of biometrics in the enterprise and everyday life, include:
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