In this model, users authenticate to the service by matching their biometric with the template on their device and once it is matched, the device communicates with the service using tokens so biometric information is never transmitted over the wire. ...

How are biometrics encrypted?

The biometric encryption algorithm securely binds the key from the biometric sample to create a biometrically encrypted key. ... During the verification time, when the user presents his or her biometric sample to the system, the key values are compared with the previously stored key or template image.

What type of security is biometrics?

Biometrics scanners are hardware used to capture the biometric for verification of identity. These scans match against the saved database to approve or deny access to the system. In other words, biometric security means your body becomes the “key” to unlock your access.