Is Biometrics technology the answer to HIPAA security requirements?
[to top] The key for HIPAA compliance is to build a secure infrastructure with strong authentication (i.e., accurate identification of users accessing information). The biometrics industry has matured significantly in the past few years and is primed for substantial growth in the very near future. Incorporating biometrics identity verification, as a core component of a healthcare organization’s security, is critical for knowing that only authorized individuals have access to your most sensitive systems.
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- Is Biometrics technology the answer to HIPAA security requirements?
