Limits of Fingerprint Security

The reported inclusion of fingerprint authentication in new iPhones means we will see this approach being used commonly.  It is very convenient, but has its limitations.  Bruce Schneier, security expert provides details about the issues with its use.   Most importantly: " ... Biometric systems are seductive, but the reality isn't that simple. They have complicated security properties. For example, they are not keys. Your fingerprint isn't a secret; you leave it everywhere you touch. ... " 

Time to Retire the Password

Hard to not get agreement on this, soon please:

" ... A group of Silicon Valley tech companies is lobbying the industry to do away with one of the most ubiquitous expressions of networked life: the computer password. According to the coalition, which is behind the Petition Against Passwords campaign, in today's heightened threat environment, the standard network password is no longer an adequate measure for protecting critical data because it is too easily breached. The group is calling for new "passwordless" authentication methods that put less responsibility in the hands of end users. ....