biometrics alone are only a single factor for authentication.
I’d argue that biometrics is NOT an authentication factor but is instead a username. You’re identifying who you are.
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SpacePirate@lemmy.ml 4 months ago
Could you? Yes. But there really is no point— biometrics alone are only a single factor for authentication.
You should have at least two of the three— something you are (fingerprint, facial, or retinal recognition), something you have (badge, token, secure device), and something you know (passphrase).
Kbobabob@lemmy.world 4 months ago
SpacePirate@lemmy.ml 4 months ago
Authentication is, explicitly, the process of validating that you are who you say you are. Like biometrics, your username is part of your digital identity. So you are correct in arguing that biometrics alone is little stronger than a username, but by definition, both are part of authentication.
That said, to securely authenticate your identity, you need to use multiple factors.
scottmeme@sh.itjust.works 4 months ago
Everyone always seems to forget rectal recognition SMH
RyruGrr@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Some places use penile codes, as well.
MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 4 months ago
It really sucks when you’re told your code is too short to use.
pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 4 months ago
You can actually use your penis to unlock your phone,
echodot@feddit.uk 4 months ago
But, you shouldn’t.
I learned that on a course.
nodsocket@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Smart pipe