Biometrics AI Security
noun
Definition: Measurable physical characteristics or personal behavioral traits used to recognize identity or verify a claimed identity; NIST gives facial images, fingerprints, and iris scan samples as examples [NIST CSRC Glossary].
Examples in context:
“Biometrics is a better alternative to knowledge-based recognition (the use of password) systems.” [Chiroma 2021]
“Biometrics is a set of advanced technologies that use the physical or behavioral characteristics of individuals to provide reliable access control.” [Awad et al. 2024]
Related terms: biometric identifiers, biometric authentication, identity verification, biometric data, biometric sample