The frequency of data breaches is continuing to rise. It’s likely that many of us have either been personally touched by identity theft or are familiar with someone who has been. The majority of consumers are looking for a safe and user-friendly environment to shop in. Similarly, businesses are looking for 100% assurance that only legitimate users will have access to essential data. What strategies will your organization use to meet these security and usability standards while also ensuring that customers are satisfied?
As a means of combating these difficulties head-on, the bio metric system can be used to increase the level of security while simultaneously making the system more accessible to the public. However, how does the optimum biometric modality for a new product selection process work?
Fingerprint, face, and iris biometric methods are the most often used today, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Keep an open mind, and don’t be fooled by anyone who claims their technology can be used for anything. After determining that bio metrics are necessary, the following five steps will assist you in choosing the best bio metric system for your firm.
1. Bio Metric Storage
Assign authority over the biometric database, as well as the location in which it will be stored; this will serve as the foundation for the biometric matching model. Local matching, also known as one-to-one (1:1) matching, is typically used when a user only interacts with a single device or when the user takes their biometric information with them, such as on a cellphone. The 1-to-many (1:N) networked matching models are used when users have access to several devices. The user only needs to enroll once, and then they have access to all devices. It is necessary to employ a hybrid model, which matches local data with network or cloud data if the product must be accessible even if the network is down.
2. Security
The level of biometric security that is necessary is determined by the assets that are being safeguarded as well as the usage model that is being used. It’s possible that a 1:1 model with low security, such as a cellphone, will be satisfactory. A more secure biometric authentication method is necessary for 1:N models, such as those used in airport security. To determine which biometric is the most appropriate for the product, compare each company’s false rejection rate and false acceptance rate.
3. Cost
Begin by determining which product lines will use the biometric and the pricing point that will be used (s). Assemble a product prototype and obtain bulk pricing to understand unit costs at a large volume of production. Software is often sold based on a license fee, which is often negotiable in the marketplace. As manufacturing volumes increase, the cost per unit of product lowers.
Select the biometric modality that best satisfies your functional and security requirements while remaining within your budgetary constraints.
4. Supplier
Throughout the POC testing process, each supplier that is being considered should be evaluated. Check that the provider is trustworthy, offers excellent customer service, and follows through on its promises and obligations. A supplier’s development and maintenance strategy should be evaluated for any required design changes to help your engineers provide the best product.
Choosing the appropriate biometric will take some time and work, but it can help businesses expand and satisfy customers. Please do not shortchange the procedure by opting for the cheapest available option.
Good luck in your selection process for the best bio metric system so that you can grow your business properly and safely!
