Behavioral Biometrics
Behavioral biometrics analyzes patterns in user interactions—such as typing rhythm, mouse movement, or touchscreen gestures—to continuously verify identity.
Overview
Behavioral biometrics leverages how a user interacts with devices or interfaces rather than physical traits. By monitoring characteristics like keystroke dynamics, touchscreen swipes, or navigation habits, systems can provide continuous and passive authentication. This modality enhances security by detecting anomalies in real-time and can complement physiological biometrics for multifactor authentication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is behavioral biometrics?
Behavioral biometrics analyzes patterns in user interactions, such as typing rhythm, mouse movements, or touchscreen gestures, to verify identity continuously.
How does behavioral biometrics differ from physiological biometrics?
Behavioral biometrics focuses on how users behave, whereas physiological biometrics rely on static physical traits like fingerprints or iris patterns.
Where is behavioral biometrics commonly used?
It is used for continuous authentication, fraud detection, and adaptive security in banking, healthcare, and enterprise environments.