How biometrics are reshaping authentication [Q&A]

The death of the password has been predicted for a very long time, though other methods are now gaining significant traction. Perhaps the most successful of these is the use of biometrics. We talked to David Stauffer, director of sales North America at Veridas, about how biometrics is transforming authentication across financial services and telcos, and how voice-based verification enhances security against fraud, user experience and operational efficiency. BN: Biometrics have been evolving rapidly. How are they helping reshape authentication in financial services, especially for institutions like credit unions? DS: Credit unions face a dual challenge: fraud is becoming more… [Continue Reading]