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We bring this article to your attention as further proof that biometric technology<\/a><\/strong> is continuing its push as a mainstream security application for vertical markets that require tight security standards for their interfaces and transactional platforms.\u00a0 Although knowledge-based questions and challenge-response remain the #1 security check among consumers, the Javelin Research report noted that they were surprised that, \u201cone-time passwords and biometrics were starting to make a move on the No. 1 spot and were performing better than we\u2019ve seen in previous years.\u201d<\/p>\nThe report also suggested that the rise in prominence of biometric authentication was, \u201cpartially attributed to improving technology and partially to growing familiarity with these alternative means of authenticating users.\u201d<\/p>\n
Our take: <\/em> We cheer this report that plainly shows how biometric technology (albeit slowly) is becoming a more accepted means of authentication as organizations and individuals start to understand the unique characteristics<\/a><\/strong> that biometrics offers and its ability to act as a single source or multi-modal security technology for a wide range of applications.\u00a0 Furthermore, the report stated that as familiarity grows with biometric technology and a more in-depth understanding grows of how the technology works<\/a><\/strong> and the attributes it offers, it is generally being recognized as more of an everyday resource rather than a futuristic Hollywood movie technology.<\/p>\n