The Ultimate Guide to Biometrics
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Biometrics.
What to know about Biometrics
Biometrics is an evolving field focused on using unique biological traits—such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice, iris, and even behavioral characteristics—to verify and authenticate individuals. As traditional security measures like passwords face increasing challenges, biometrics offers a promising blend of enhanced security and user convenience, gaining traction across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and eCommerce.
Recent developments highlight biometric technologies being integrated into everyday experiences: from contactless payments and passwordless authentication to seamless remote onboarding and access control. Innovations like facial recognition in airports, voice biometrics for transaction security, and palm vein authentication are transforming how identity verification is conducted, aiming to reduce fraud and improve user experience while raising important considerations about privacy and ethical use.
Readers interested in how biometrics is reshaping digital security, customer interactions, and fraud prevention will find a wide array of insights here. The stories not only cover technological advances but also discuss regulatory, security, and social challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of biometrics' current impact and its potential to shape secure, efficient, and user-friendly systems in the near future.
Kiwi Biometrics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Authsignal launches digital credential checks in NZ
Businesses in New Zealand can now verify wallet-held IDs on one integration, with age checks possible without revealing full identity.
Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre
The update should cut manual access approvals and give organisations clearer reporting from their security systems, while improving accessibility.
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
New Zealand buyers can now get phishing-resistant security keys faster, after a local Auckland stockholding cut import delays for agencies and firms.
Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode
Kiwis can now use voice and camera prompts in Google’s AI search tool, which is rolling out across more than 200 countries and territories.
Authsignal unveils palm biometrics terminal for secure ID
Authsignal has launched its innovative Palm Biometrics Identity Experience Terminal, integrating palm biometrics with mobile driver's licenses for secure identity verification.
Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Biometrics
Authsignal launches digital credential checks in NZ
Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Daon named leader in identity verification amid AI deepfake threats
Reviews
Expert Columns
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Biometrics News
Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen
Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram's videos.
Visa carves out security roadmap for consumer payment technologies
The payments industry should now be almost ready to embrace the future of consumer technologies like biometrics, says Visa.
Visa to buy BioCatch in USD $2.4 billion cash deal
The deal would bolster Visa's push into fraud prevention as banks battle account takeovers, scams and money mule activity.
Zero Trust drives biometrics in physical access security
The shift could leave sites exposed unless firms match cyber defences with repeated identity checks at doors and restricted rooms.
Daon wins patent for real-time AI agent authorisation
Banks and insurers could soon grant AI agents narrower, time-limited access to sensitive systems under Daon's new patent.
1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents
The update lets AI agents sign in without seeing passwords, easing a major security hurdle for firms automating browser tasks.
Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom
Airport operators in Asia and the Middle East face pressure to add capacity and modernise as traffic is forecast to surge over the decade.
SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth
Airports are using biometrics and artificial intelligence to absorb surging passenger numbers without costly new terminals or bigger frontline teams.
Entrust launches biometrics to curb AI account takeover
Businesses are under pressure to verify users beyond login as AI-generated deepfakes drive account takeover and fraud losses mount.
Shufti named G2 leader in identity verification grid
Customer reviews have pushed Shufti into G2's top tier, signalling stronger demand for its identity checks and anti-money laundering tools.
Daon wins ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI governance
The certification may reassure banks and governments that Daon's identity and fraud tools meet stricter AI oversight as scrutiny intensifies globally.
Auror wins retail award for facial recognition tool
Retailers are weighing facial recognition tools more cautiously as privacy fears rise, after Auror's system won a loss prevention award.
1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud
The listing should speed procurement for cloud customers as employers face rising risks from impersonation, fraud and stolen credentials.
Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay
Singapore merchants will get a faster online checkout as Juspay brings Mastercard Click to Pay to the city-state and wider Asia-Pacific region.
ebankIT partners Daon on continuous identity checks
Banks using ebankIT can now trigger extra checks when fraud risk rises, after AI-driven impersonation exposed gaps in one-off onboarding checks.
PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month
Data centre work is set to lift future revenue, with PMT booking three multi-million-dollar security contracts in its strongest month to date.
Oura launches smaller Ring 5 in Australia & New Zealand
Australian and New Zealand buyers will pay from AUD $649 and NZD $799 as Oura shrinks its smart ring for longer daily wear.
1Kosmos wins Epic Toolbox identity verification spot
The integration could help health systems curb account takeover and fraud as MyChart use grows for records, bookings and messages.
3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks
Banks and fintech groups could spot rising rejection rates and hidden attack patterns sooner, with 3DiVi's new layer analysing live biometric sessions.
Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says
More than half of small and medium-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand have no dedicated security team, leaving them exposed to cyberattacks.