Ramesh Kesanupalli says: Eliminate Usernames and Passwords

Instead of storing sensitive information on company servers, software engineer Ramesh Kesanupalli says:Why not get rid of usernames and passwords and store login data on customers’ PCs, smartphones, or tablets? His startup, Nok Nok Labs, has designed software that lets users record their biometric data—voice, facial features, or fingerprints—on their personal gadgets. That’s a far more secure entry key than a username and alphanumeric password. When the user provides a valid match, her device connects securely to the desired website. For hackers looking to compromise that system, “they would need to steal your device, and your finger and your eye,” Kesanupalli says. “That’s not a scalable attack.”