Which type of information does biometrics evaluate about users?

Biometrics evaluates physical characteristics of users as a means of authentication and identification. These characteristics can include fingerprints, facial recognition, iris patterns, voice recognition, and even behavioral traits like keystroke dynamics. By analyzing these unique attributes, biometric systems provide a higher level of security, making it extremely difficult for unauthorized users to gain access, as they cannot easily replicate or forge physical traits.

While other types of information such as login credentials, usage behavior, and device identifiers are relevant to security, they do not fall under the scope of what biometrics specifically evaluates. Login credentials refer to usernames and passwords, usage behavior encompasses patterns in how users interact with systems, and device identifiers pertain to unique identifiers associated with hardware. In contrast, biometrics is fundamentally focused on the distinct physical traits of the individual, which is what sets it apart in the realm of security mechanisms.