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Biometric

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A measurable physical characteristic or personal behavioral trait used to recognize the identity, or verify the claimed identity, of an applicant. Facial images, fingerprints, and iris scan samples are all examples of biometrics.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 2

Senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms

Biometrics use physical characteristics of the users to determine access.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary

A security technique that verifies an individual’s identity by analyzing a unique physical attribute, such as a handprint

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 2

A physical or behavioral characteristic of a human being.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)

Measurable physical characteristics or personal behavioral traits used to identify, or verify the claimed identity, of an individual. Facial images, fingerprints, and handwriting samples are all examples of biometrics.

Wordset Dictionary

a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

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Variants

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biometrybiostatistics
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Biometrics
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Biometrics
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