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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

Understanding biometrics and law enforcement

Biometrics are the behavioral and physiological characteristics that are unique to an individual. As a result, biometrics can help us in many different ways. One way is by assisting officials in law enforcement.

To enforce the law and provide security, multiple entities, including law enforcement, forensic scientists, and security specialists, provide protection in three separate concepts. These concepts are security, threat management, and forensics, as shown in the following figure:

Figure 13.1 – Biometrics influence in providing security and upholding and enforcing the law

Figure 13.1 – Biometrics influence in providing security and upholding and enforcing the law

Although the three concepts are related, they have distinct differences, as follows:

  • Security includes proactive methods to enforce the law, prevent damage or the theft of physical or logical objects, and ensure the safety of individuals. For example, we secure our systems by providing access controls.
  • Threat management...