www.omniidentity.com

Los Angeles

Biometric Specialist

I understand Mr. Brampton's position that he may be offended when asked to submit to biometric authentication, and even that others may be offended as well. However, as banks become larger with more branches and virtual with online banking, institutions know less and less with whom they are dealing. Almost gone are the days of walking into your bank and having the bank staff greet you with, “Hello Mr. Doe.” Consequently, advanced authentication methods, like biometrics, are needed to replace the antiquated, costly and insecure password. That the article’s title is “…Biometrics offer false hope” is misleading when the only support for the claim is an example that was “some years ago.” I have worked in biometrics for over four years and now specifically work with financial institutions around the world – this technology is ready for prime time… evidenced by the fact that soon you will see it a bank branch or POS near you.