Risks of Biometrics
Biometric authentication, often seen as a secure alternative to traditional password-based authentication, poses significant risks. Stored as digital data, biometrics face vulnerabilities such as theft, manipulation, and public exposure. Unlike passwords, biometrics can’t be easily changed, making stolen data perpetually dangerous. In a corporate setting, the adoption of employee biometrics can jeopardize personal data security and compromise organizational integrity. To mitigate these risks, organizations should regain control through access segmentation and encryption, ensuring passwords stay encrypted from end to end, which helps prevent security breaches and ease the burden on employees.
O’Toole, Julia. 2023. “The Real Risks of Biometric Authentication.” Spiceworks, July 12. READ: https://rb.gy/u59ltb
