Iris scanning, facial recognition, fingerprint sensing, Ultrasonic Fingerprint — which biometric keeps your data most protected? Learn what it takes to keep your business data safe, with this guide by Samsung.

1. Which biometric
authentication
method is the
most secure?

2. Biometric authentication enables
you to secure your phone with
unique personal characteristics,
reducing reliance on traditional
passwords and PINs.
Biometric
authentication

3. Remember: Even with
biometrics, your phone
is only as secure as your
weakest authentication
method.
Don’t sacrifice
security for
convenience
Draw unlock pattern
Emergency call

4. Passwords with 8+ letters,
numbers and symbols are
the most secure traditional
authentication option.
Pattern,
password
or PIN?
Password
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Password
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5. So, which biometric
authentication method
is the best for you?

6. Pros: Unlocks instantly;
convenient, even when
your hands are full.
Cons: Less secure than
other methods; might
not recognize you if your
appearance changes,
or in the dark.
Facial
recognition

7. Capacitive
fingerprint
reader
Pros: Fast and easy to use; more
secure than facial recognition.
Cons: Won't work with gloves;
while extremely rare, has been
spoofed by professional
3D replicas.

8. The latest in biometric security,
ultrasonic fingerprint ID
transmits waves directly through
the display and creates a 3D
rendering of your fingerprint.
Fast, convenient and nearly
impossible to fool.
Ultrasonic
fingerprint ID

9. Be sure to activate Samsung Pass, a
solution that allows you to use your
biometrics to not only unlock your
device, but also replace passwords
for key apps and services.
Samsung
Pass
Use your fingerprints to verify your identity.
Password-free
sign-in

10. When protecting data is
mission-critical, leverage
biometrics as part of a
multifactor authentication
protocol.
Multifactor
authentication
Something
you are
Something
you have
Something
you know

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