The Role of Biometrics in Enterprise Security
Catherine J. Tilton · 2006
Although security solutions using biometric technology have been a popular topic since the events of 9/11, this technology is still not widely understood. Biometrics are designed to verify identity and bind an individual to an action or event, but they also can be used for strong user authentication—replacing or augmenting a standard password. This article explores what biometrics are, how they are being used as an authentication mechanism in the enterprise IT environment, what types of products are currently available, and what biometric standards are in place.