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Identity Management with Biometrics

By : Lisa Bock
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Identity Management with Biometrics

By: Lisa Bock

Overview of this book

Biometric technologies provide a variety of robust and convenient methods to securely identify and authenticate an individual. Unlike a password or smart card, biometrics can identify an attribute that is not only unique to an individual, but also eliminates any possibility of duplication. Identity Management with Biometrics is a solid introduction for anyone who wants to explore biometric techniques, such as fingerprint, iris, voice, palm print, and facial recognition. Starting with an overview of biometrics, you’ll learn the various uses and applications of biometrics in fintech, buildings, border control, and many other fields. You’ll understand the characteristics of an optimal biometric system and then review different types of errors and discover the benefits of multi-factor authentication. You’ll also get to grips with analyzing a biometric system for usability and accuracy and understand the process of implementation, testing, and deployment, along with addressing privacy concerns. The book outlines the importance of protecting biometric data by using encryption and shows you which factors to consider and how to analyze them before investing in biometric technologies. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed with a variety of recognition processes and be able to make the right decisions when implementing biometric technologies.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Section 1 –Understanding Biometric Authentication
6
Section 2 – Applying Biometric Technologies
12
Section 3 – Deploying a Large-Scale Biometric System

Questions

Now, it’s time to check your knowledge. Select the best response to the following questions, and then check your answers, found in the Assessment section at the end of the book:

  1. Interest in hand geometry technology began in the _____ when commercial systems started to become available to the general public.

    a. 1930s

    b. 1960s

    c. 1980s

    d. 2000s

  2. A _____ scan uses NIR wavelengths to identify the veins in a subject’s palm.

    a. palm print

    b. fingerprint

    c. palm vein

    d. retinal

  3. When assessing a gait, there are several phases. _____ is when one of the subject’s feet is on the ground, and the opposing foot is lifted to begin the stride.

    a. footflat

    b. acceleration

    c. pushoff

    d. midstance

  4. When evaluating DNA to identify someone, a key indicator is called a(n) _____, which is examined and then compared between individuals.

    a. STR

    b. midstance

    c. CODIS

    d. retina

  5. _____signature recognition takes into account variables such as timing, pressure, velocity...