Just a few weeks ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked worldwide protests by and in alliance with the black community. Especially here in the US, this has immediately led to a parallel push for systemic change for domestic law enforcement. Simultaneously, this has revived media attention regarding the role of technology in perpetuating racial biases in policing—especially that of facial recognition technology.
Passwords suck.
They’re hard to remember, hackers exploit their weaknesses and fixes often bring their own problems. Dashlane, LastPass, 1Password and other password managers generate strong and unique passwords for every account you have, but the software is complex. Services from Google, Facebook and Apple allow you to use your passwords for their services at other sites, but you have to give them even more power over your life online. Two-factor authentication, which requires a second passcode sent by text message or retrieved from a special app each time you log in, boosts security dramatically but can still be defeated.
China’s Data Privacy Balancing Act by One World Identity | June 26, 2020 The New York Times announced last week that China is implementing a mass DNA collection project in order to create a large-scale database that genetically maps the country’s entire male population. This news reignites concern over China’s mass surveillance system, especially as it made…
Biometrics are part of the cutting edge of technology. Put simply, biometrics are any metrics related to human features. The most common examples of a biometric recognition system is the iPhone’s fingerprint and facial recognition technology. As an emerging technology, biometric systems can add great convenience by replacing passwords and helping law enforcement catch criminals. Biometric identifiers also act as access control in secure environments, both physical and digital. But the first question you should ask is: Is my biometric data secure from identity theft?
By 2024, Mercator forecasts that 66% of smartphone owners will use biometrics for authentication. Currently, Mercator estimates that 41% of smartphone owners are using biometrics. Just one year ago, in 2019 only 27% of consumers used biometrics to authenticate.
From Equifax to Capital One, many customers of these companies have learned the hard way that they shouldn’t have trusted these brands to keep their data secure.
A data breach like these is completely avoidable, but only if you don’t deny just how important cybersecurity is for your business and its customers. If you don’t want to be the next Capital One but are unsure how to go about enhancing your data security efforts, you’re not alone.
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