Biometric 2FA, or biometric authentication, is a method of verifying a user's identity using a piece of “who they are” such as their fingerprint, facial features, hand shape, iris structure, voice, or typing behavior (e.g., how strongly a user depresses keys on their keyboard).
As such, the user's mobile device can still be used as a “possession” factor. As a result, this form of multi-factor authentication using biometrics offers a highly secure, passwordless user experience.
Biometrics Explained
Biometric 2FA, or biometric authentication, is a method of verifying a user's identity using a piece of “who they are” such as their fingerprint, facial features, hand shape, iris structure, voice, or typing behavior (e.g., how strongly a user depresses keys on their keyboard).
Biometrics such as a fingerprint scan, retina pattern scan, or facial recognition are all examples of the Inherence Factor.
The Inherence Factor asks the user to confirm their identity by presenting evidence inherent to their unique features. Biometrics such as a fingerprint scan, retina pattern scan, or facial recognition are all examples of the Inherence Factor.