The recent fingerprint hacking of over five million United
States government employees raises questions about the safety of biometrics.
Biometrics, a technology that measures and analyzes biological data like voice,
fingerprint, iris, and facial scans, is used by companies like Apple and
Samsung to unlock user-specific products. However, rising concerns over
biometric use within customer-based businesses after the latest breaching of
fingerprint data need to be addressed.
Elephant Talk Communications Corporation (NYSE MKT: ETAK), a
global provider of Software Defined Network Architecture (ET Software DNA® 2.0)
platforms and security solutions, suggests we move towards voice biometric
technologies with multi-factor authentication to increase personal identity
safety. The current fingerprint biometric trend lacks the option of changing
should a breach happen. Fingerprints are static which means they can never be
altered, therefore, once stolen the information remains available indefinitely.
However, voice biometrics are dynamic which allows for fast alterations should
they be compromised.
Various companies are working on biometric interface systems
for users that provide safer security measures. ValidSoft, a subsidiary of
Elephant Talk, offers security services that use voice biometrics coupled with
multi-factor authentication approaches for the development of advanced
verification systems to keep sensitive information protected. This means that
the company provides multiple layers (factors) of security for each user,
making hacking almost impossible. One factor, like a password, can be easily
accessed while contextual data specific to a user with other factors proves
more difficult. By using the latest in voice biometric algorithm technology,
ValidSoft offers user-specific verification software.
Elephant Talk believes in the value of both static and
dynamic biometrics, though insists on companies not using them by themselves.
For greater security, validation technologies should use multiple factors,
contextual data, and numerous layers to keep users and their information locked
for theft prevention.
For more information on Elephant Talk Communications Corp.,
visit www.elephanttalk.com
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