Biometrics have become a talking point when it comes to online security, but experts say many users may be missing out on one of the biggest benefits of biometrics and other authentication methods: greater accessibility.
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With the rise of consumer privacy and increased security, we’ve seen new authentication methods emerge in content and applications that we frequently use. One of the most common ways that smartphones and tablets have come to be used is through biometric access in the form of facial recognition and fingerprints.
In addition to adding a layer of security because biometrics are harder to spoof, experts say biometrics can also provide users with an easy way to access content without having to worry about remembering passwords. This could be extremely helpful for users with disabilities.
“With biometrics, you don't have to remember passwords anymore,” accessibility advocate Sheri Byrne-Haber explains in a conversation with Lifewire.
