👁️🗨️ Biometric Authentication: Enhancing Security with Identity-Based Access Biometric authentication uses unique physical or behavioral characteristics to verify an individual’s identity. It offers a powerful alternative (or supplement) to passwords, PINs, and security tokens by relying on "who you are" rather than "what you know" or "what you have." 🔍 Common Types of Biometric Authentication Biometric Type Description Example Use Cases Fingerprint Recognition Scans ridge patterns on fingers Smartphones, building access Facial Recognition Analyzes facial geometry and landmarks Phone unlock, surveillance Iris Recognition Scans unique patterns in the colored eye High-security facilities Voice Recognition Matches vocal tone, pitch, and speaking style Call centers, smart assistants Hand Geometry Measures hand size and shape Industrial access control Behavioral Biometrics Monitors typing rhythm, gait, or mouse use Continuous authentication Retina Sc...