---
title: "Microsoft: Biometrics are the future of Windows 10 security"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/microsoft-biometrics-are-the-future-of-windows-10-security/"
date: "2015-02-24T00:45:24+00:00"
section: "Software"
tags:
  - "Biometric"
  - "Software Security"
source: "csoonline.com"
source_url: "http://www.csoonline.com/article/2885656/operating-system-security/microsoft-biometrics-are-the-future-of-windows-10-security.html"
---

# Microsoft: Biometrics are the future of Windows 10 security

February 24, 2015 · Reported by csoonline.com

![](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/portadas/2015/microsoft-biometrics-are-the-future-of-windows-10-security.jpg)

> With the use of passwords coming under increased scrutiny, Microsoft is taking steps to move beyond them in Windows 10. Its biggest move: Joining the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance and adding support for the biometrics technology in the upcoming upgrade of the OS, which has been slated to ship this year.

[Read the full article at csoonline.com](http://www.csoonline.com/article/2885656/operating-system-security/microsoft-biometrics-are-the-future-of-windows-10-security.html)

**Tags:** [Biometric](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/biometric/) · [Software Security](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/software-security/)