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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

Controlling access to assets, buildings, and systems

We use access control techniques to prevent an unauthorized individual from gaining access to an asset, computer system, or secure area. Access control can be used in many different ways, in an enterprise network, in buildings, or on our own devices, by using various methods.

Biometrics can provide an efficient method of accurately identifying and authenticating individuals, and can be used to restrict access in the following manner:

  • Physical access control is limiting access for a physical entity, such as a door or building.
  • Logical access control limits access to a logical entity, such as a software application or computer system.

Biometrics can simplify the process without having to use a password that can be forgotten or a device that can be lost. We can use biometrics to restrict access in a wide range of industries. Let’s see how biometrics can benefit the medical field, government, and business...