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Biometric

nounid 1671·updated May 9, 2026
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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.

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Classifications

Entity Type

Credential90%rule-basedr:entity.credential.biometric.v1

Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

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Biometrics
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BiometricsBiometricses
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Biometric'sBiometrics's
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Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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Biometrics use physical characteristics of the users to determine access.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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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 22 sensesview framework →
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A physical or behavioral characteristic of a human being.
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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.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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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.
NIST SP 800-321 senseview framework →
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A physical or behavioral characteristic of a human being.
FIPS PUB 2011 senseview framework →
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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.

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