Fact · Typing and writing speed
Wikipedia says keystroke dynamics is part of a larger class of biometrics known as behavioral biometrics.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Keystroke dynamics is part of a larger class of biometrics known as behavioral biometrics”
Keystroke dynamics (Wikipedia), Wikipedia, 2026, Authentication versus identification.
Open the original- What it measures
- The same section says that behavioral biometrics are statistical in nature, because observed patterns of behavior vary.
- What it does not show
- Because the patterns are statistical, a match is a probability rather than proof of identity. The article notes that a typist's rhythm changes during the day and between days.