International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Dr MD Iqbal, Dr Partap, Vipin kumar dhiman
Abstract: Facial recognition technology has gained significant attention as a biometric authentication mechanism due to its efficiency, user convenience, and non-intrusive characteristics. With the rapid expansion of digital platforms in sectors such as banking, mobile computing, workplace security, and online services, the need for robust and secure authentication systems has become increasingly critical. This research paper explores facial recognition as a secure authentication technique by examining its underlying working principles, security advantages, potential vulnerabilities, and associated ethical concerns. A qualitative, review-based methodology is adopted, involving an extensive analysis of existing scholarly literature, industry reports, and real-world applications, including smartphone authentication and enterprise-level security systems. The findings indicate that facial recognition enhances usability and reduces reliance on traditional password-based systems; however, it remains susceptible to threats such as spoofing attacks, deep fake manipulation, data breaches, and algorithmic bias. Additionally, privacy issues and regulatory constraints pose challenges to its widespread adoption. The study concludes that facial recognition can serve as a reliable authentication method. When supported by live ness detection techniques, encryption mechanisms, and stringent data protection policies. Future research should focus on bias reduction, advanced anti-spoofing solutions, and privacy-preserving biometric frameworksy.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21425027
