Glossary Term
Profile
A Plurilock™ Profile is an evolving body of data about individual characteristics that is used to authoritatively identify a user.
Plurilock's machine learning engine assembles user profiles by combining and analyzing behavioral-biometric movement patterns alongside environmental and contextual data through a brief process called enrollment. Profile data is numeric, statistical, and individually unique in nature—every profile is unique, just as every fingerprint is unique.
During login attempts or sessions protected by Plurilock, the user's current movement patterns, environment, and context are compared to those stored in the user's profile. If they aren't consistent with one another, authentication fails.
Machine learning enables Plurilock profiles to change over time along with the user; profiles are constantly updated as the user's habits and patterns gradually evolve.
2FA/MFA Rapid Reference
Authentication at a glance
2FA/MFA Rapid Reference
- 2FA and MFA basics and common solutions
- The benefits and drawbacks of each
- Glossary of authentication terms
MORE DOWNLOADABLE REFERENCES
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2020 Authentication Guide
Summary of authentication recommendations from major standards bodies, plus Plurilock's™ own recommendations.
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White Paper: Advanced Authentication
The state of authentication today—and why you need Plurilock™ products.
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Understanding MFA vs. Privacy
Is multi-factor authentication always good for privacy? See why it isn't, and which strategies make the grade.
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Behavioral Biometrics Guide
The definitive guide to behavioral biometrics, a core Plurilock™ technology.
