Combining biometrics with traditional access controls can help in reducing identity theft, says the head of the Army Biometrics Taskforce. "Identity theft is a grave problem, and it's one that can be ...

Biometric authentication technology can secure access to what’s important to us online, such as our data, finances and key digital services. It can afford us effortless access while keeping fraudsters ...

Biometrics are fast becoming an integral part of online security but not all biometric options are equal in security strength and usability. Elliot Thompson provides a useful overview of the options ...

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Biometric authentication has become something of a go-to metaphor for bleeding-edge, bulletproof security thanks in no small part to the whims of Hollywood. Iris scanners, after all, make for great ...

Fingerprints are a reliable source of biometric authentication, but the technology is out of reach for many. Touchless fingerprint biometrics could democratize access to better identity security. The ...

Biometric authentication—using fingerprints, facial recognition or even iris recognition—has become an integral part of our society and digital security. I'm asked questions about about this topic ...

Biometrics are physical or behavioral human characteristics to that can be used to digitally identify a person to grant access to systems, devices, or data. Examples of these biometric identifiers are ...

Scared of flying but don’t think twice about a lengthy road trip? Consider this: NOVA reports that your odds of a fatal car crash are 1 in 5000, but the chance of perishing in a plane is just 1 in 11 ...