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Biometric

Biometric: Use unique physical or behavioral traits like fingerprints, facial features, and voice patterns for cybersecurity authentication

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Use unique physical or behavioral traits like fingerprints, facial features, and voice patterns for cybersecurity authentication

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Definition 2

A physical or behavioral characteristic of a human being. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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