Biometrics not relied on

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Core requirement developing

Biometric identification is not the only way to identify or authenticate.

Biometrics includes facial recognition software, fingerprinting, vocal patterns and other voice characteristics.

Methods

When requiring biometric information for authentication, provide an additional way to authenticate that is not biometric. For example, if a fingerprint is required for authentication, then a password must also be supported.

Tests

Procedure

For each method of biometric user authentication:

Check that there is at least one other method of non-biometric authentication.

Expected results

#1 is true.

Key Terms

biometric: behavioral or biological characteristics

examples include but are not limited to voice, iris, appearance, fingerprint, face shape, or body movement