Microsoft: biometric feature recognition will replace password protection

Recently, Microsoft officially launched the Windows 8.1 enterprise preview for those large enterprises. In addition to the new features, Microsoft has also strengthened security measures in the system, ensure that these organizations have a secure and secure environment for use in Windows 8.1. In today's blog post, Microsoft detailed improvements and new features in WIndows 8.1, including better support for PC biometric feature recognition and unlocking. Microsoft believes that the use of biometric identification in future office environments will replace the existing password protection mechanism.

Windows 8.1 supports full-palm recognition devices. In addition, Microsoft has opened biometric identification APIs to help third-party software vendors develop better applications. "Previously we have successfully supported enterprise employees to use biometric identification during their first login, but now it will completely replace password input, it is very convenient and efficient to access the security system or browse secure websites."

In addition, support for more trusted platform modules is introduced in Windows 8.1. Microsoft is very confident that the brand new TPM2.0 will be promoted in 2015, this allows employees to carry their own PC devices to work under the secure deployment set by the company. Today, Microsoft also released the Windows Defender software for Windows 8.1. In the statement, Microsoft said: "We provide high-performance Behavior Monitoring on Windows Defender, it can intelligently monitor memory and file systems to ensure the security of our use."