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Transform Security, Convenience and User Experience With Biometrics

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Biometric technologies are revolutionizing how we manage identity authentication and verification by bolstering security, optimizing efficiency and enhancing user experience.

By leveraging unique traits such as faces, fingerprints or palms, biometrics deliver the most reliable identity assurance across commercial markets and government agencies. 

Biometrics for Commercial Markets

Biometric authentication and verification enable faster, more secure and more efficient transactions, making everyday activities like banking, shopping and travel more convenient and seamless. As biometric technology continues to evolve, it unlocks new opportunities for growth.

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Banking & Finance

Banks are investing in biometric authentication to fight fraud and deliver a secure, customer-first experience

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Healthcare

Biometric authentication delivers reliable identity assurance for patients and providers alike

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Retail

Combat shrink, secure POS terminals and enhance the customer experience with biometrics in retail

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Air Travel

From check-in to boarding, biometric verification empowers a secure, seamless travel journey

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Biometrics for Government Agencies

Designed to operate with accuracy, speed and maximum security, biometric authentication and verification empower government agencies and personnel to work with confidence and authority when it comes to public safety, homeland security and civil government programs.

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Civil Government

From program enrollment and ID issuance to benefits distributions and background checks, high-performing biometric systems quickly and accurately verify individuals

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Defense

Identity intelligence is crucial in modern defense. Biometrics enhance security and improve efficiencies in criminal background checks and identity verification

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Law Enforcement

From criminal bookings and background checks to border security and beyond, rugged and reliable biometric systems enable law enforcement to keep communities secure

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Biometric Possibilities to Propel Your Business

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Facial Recognition

AI-powered facial recognition: Secure, accurate and seamless
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Single Finger

Fast, accurate authentication with the press of a finger
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Tenprint, Dual Finger & Palm

FBI-certified biometric scanners for accurate match results
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Mobile Biometrics

Compact, rugged fingerprint devices for mobile use cases
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ID Vetting & Visitor Management

Advanced technology for ID proofing, background checks and visitor management for government agencies
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Biometric Software

Software for enrollment, identity record transmission and management, and mobile IDs
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is biometric authentication?

Biometric authentication is a security method that verifies a person’s identity using unique biological traits (like fingerprints, faces, iris, voice) or behaviors (like typing patterns) instead of passwords or tokens. It relies on "something you are" for access to systems, devices, places or services, offering strong security because these traits are hard to duplicate.

2. How does biometric authentication work?

Biometric authentication works by capturing biometric data (e.g., fingerprints, faces, irises, voices), extracting unique features to create a digital template and comparing the template to stored templates in a database to identify matches. 

3. How does biometric authentication strengthen security compared to other authentication methods?

Biometric authentication strengthens security by using unique physical traits (fingerprints, faces, irises) or behaviors (typing rhythm) that are difficult to steal or replicate. Unlike passwords, which can be guessed, phished or stolen, biometric authentication offers greater fraud resistance and reduces reliance on complex, memorable credentials. 

4. What are the main benefits of using biometrics?

The main benefits of biometrics are enhanced security (unique traits are hard to duplicate), superior convenience (no passwords to remember), and improved efficiency (a simple finger or face scan for faster access, less admin for resets). Biometrics reduce fraud, offer a seamless user experience and provide stronger proof of identity by linking to a person's unique biological traits.

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