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The difference between biometric verification, identification, and authentication
June 16, 2024, 4:18 p.m. | Abigail Opiah
Biometric Update www.biometricupdate.com
Biometric systems have become common for enhancing security measures across different sectors. These systems utilize distinct physiological characteristics, including fingerprints, facial features, and iris patterns. However, biometrics are typically used for three separate processes, which perform different functions, and it is up to organizations to determine which is appropriate to their use case.
In biometric security, it's important to distinguish between authentication, verification, and identification, as these terms are often mistakenly used interchangeably. This knowledge is crucial for organizations …
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