Why the Adoption of Biometrics Will Rise - TheStreet - 0 views
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Biometrics allows for automated check-in and re-check-in at any venue
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The adoption of using consumer fingerprints or their faces instead of tickets comes with its risks.
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"Biometrics is a double-edged sword when it comes to security," he said. "On the one hand, it’s a better and more reliable way to secure your identity or account, rather than having to remember a password and passwords get hacked all the time. Even two-factor authentication is proving to be much more vulnerable than many people thought."
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Using biometrics to allow people access to events and keep track of their whereabouts is becoming more and more common across several industries including hospitality. Although seemingly helpful and more efficient that regular tickets or keys, there also seem to be concerns about the security. However, many believe that although these concerns exist, the use of biometrics is one of the safest verification routes currently.