Biometric-Enhanced
Transaction Monitoring
Model
Introduction
In this model, real-time financial transactions are monitored after users pass
through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and provide biometric
confirmation. Biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, adds
an extra layer of security by uniquely verifying the user before transaction
approval.
Biometric Data Processing and
Verification
Once a user initiates a transaction, they provide biometric input (e.g., a
fingerprint). The biometric feature is processed to extract distinct data
points that represent unique characteristics. For example, a fingerprint scan
captures points such as ridges and valleys, creating a feature vector B of
biometric data:
B= { b1 ,b 2 , … , b n }
where each b i represents a specific feature point. The captured vector B is
compared against the stored biometric template T . A matching score M is
calculated as follows:
n
1
M= ∑ ∼( b i , t i)
n i=1
where t i represents points from the stored template, and ¿ ( b i , t i ) is a
similarity function measuring how closely the two points match. If M
exceeds a predefined threshold θ , the biometric input is accepted; otherwise,
the transaction is blocked.
Biometric-Enhanced Risk Scoring
Model
Upon successful biometric verification, transaction data is processed
further. The risk score R now includes a biometric confidence score S biometric ,
calculated as follows:
R=w1 × Samount + w2 × Sfrequency +w 3 × S location + w4 × S biometric
where w 1 , w 2 , w3, and w 4 are weights assigned to each factor based on
importance, and S biometric represents the confidence score derived from the
biometric match M . A higher biometric score lowers the overall risk,
indicating the transaction is likely legitimate.
Continuous Learning and
Adaptation
The model continuously learns from biometric patterns over time. For
example, if facial recognition slightly varies due to lighting, the model
updates the user's template within secure limits, minimizing false rejections
and maintaining security.
Security and Privacy
To protect biometric data, advanced encryption techniques (e.g., SHA-256
hashing) are applied during transmission and storage. Biometric templates
are stored in hashed, encrypted form to ensure data security.