What is Voice Authentication?

Banks and healthcare, two of the most security-minded industries, are adopting voice authentication because it's accurate and convenient for their customers to use. To enroll in voice authentication, a customer needs to call the organization so they can record a voice sample. The voice authentication software then uses the multiple characteristics of the caller's voice to create a voiceprint for the customer.

Once the system has a voiceprint, the customer will have an enhanced experience when they call customer service. For example, the interactive voice response (IVR) system can recognize and authenticate their identity, which enables the customer to access self-service tasks like checking account balances. If the customer chooses to speak to an agent, the authentication information can be passed to the agent, which saves time and improves the customer experience because they don’t need to repeat any information.