Security News > 2023 > April > Biometric Authentication Isn't Bulletproof —Here's How to Secure It
Not only are there ways around biometric authentication, but not all biometric methods are created equal.
For optimal security it would be ideal for biometric systems to require a live biometric to be presented at each access point.
Setting up a multi-factor authentication system that blends biometric characteristics like fingerprint readers in combo with more traditional items like 2FA or passwords would provide optimal security.
Copying biometric authentication is far more complex.
Most biometric authentication systems have a fallback to a password or PIN code.
Since most biometrics are part of multi-factor authentication and often backed by specific passwords, how does an organization secure its data? Layering the biometric authentication with a strong password policy will ensure that more than a compromised biometric is needed to gain access to secure resources.