Organizations are looking to secure their data and identities with the help of AI, as business models move online and increased cybercrime follows. The new era of identity authentication incorporates AI and biometrics in more sophisticated systems that make it more difficult for cybercriminals. Biometric data such as fingerprints help prevent identity theft, since criminals would not be able to gain access to information by only providing credentials. "In order to protect data, digital identities need to meet a stricter set of security regulations." "Stolen identities can allow criminals to impersonate someone else and access secured resources," he stated.