Daily Archives: June 29, 2020

Biometrics and biometric data – by Alison Grace Johansen

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, How Many Smartphone Owners Will Use Biometrics? – by PaymentsJournal | June 4, 2020

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.

8 Best Practices to Strengthen Data Security – by Mara Calvello | August 2, 2019

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.