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Biometrics: The Future of Security. Peter Bruno Lucy Gong Jared Layne Supriya Sundaram. What is Biometrics?.
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Biometrics: The Future of Security Peter Bruno Lucy Gong Jared Layne Supriya Sundaram
What is Biometrics? • Biometrics is the study of identification through the use of one-of-a-kind, measurable biological characteristics, such as fingerprints, retina, hand geometry, voice, and facial structure.
Current Applications • Personal Computers • Airport Security • Ticket Holder Verification (Disney) • Building Access • Time Records • Coach K’s Office
Why Biometrics? • Security: • What you know • What you have • Who you are (most secure) • Efficiency • User convenience
Biometric Conversion Process(CompSci Part) • Provide biometric sample • Convert into template by algorithm and store in database • In the future, individual provides same biometric sample • System matches and confirms identity
Addressing Biometric Concerns • “Disabilities may prevent biometric use.” • Multiple biometric measures would be available. • “Some characteristics may change.” • Biometrics uses unchangeable data. • “Biometric information can be recreated.” • It’s not practical or feasible to recreate. • “Forcing people to disclose biometric information violates their rights.” • This view is subjective, and only templates are stored, not the actual biometric information.
References • Lerner, Eric J. Biometric Identification. The Industrial Physicist. February 2000. 22. • Faundez-Zanuy, Marcos. Biometric Security Technology. IEEE A&E Systems Magazine Vol. 21,6. June 2006. Part 2. 15. • "Biometrics." <http//www.wikipedia.org> • "Biometrics Frequently Asked Questions." <http://www.biometrics.org> • Weaver, Alfred C. “Biometric Authentication.” <http://www.computer.org>