By John Glenday

The US military is looking to ramp up its digital security by scrapping traditional forms of password, fingerprint and iris recognition in favour of online biometric checks dubbed ‘cognitive recognition’.

Developed by researchers at West Point, the army’s military academy, this technique involves the application of behavioural-based biometrics which confirm identity by observing patterns in how individual users interact with their desktop or mobile device.

Factors fed into an algorithm include keyboard rhythm, cursor movement, typing speed and recurring errors – unique attributes which can distinguish particular users.

Quoting from an internal military document Sky News described how the new system might work: Read full story ›

Source: The Drum