Chapter 4: Comparing Advantages and Modalities
Today, many of us are able to unlock our phone or tablet by using our face or fingerprint. Making use of a biometric identifier not only provides a stronger method to authenticate, but also provides an easier login experience for the user. In addition to our mobile devices, biometric technology is being used in a number of other applications to make everyday life safer and more convenient. Using fingerprint, face, and voice recognition can help make secure transactions, but these techniques are also used in many other areas. Biometrics are used in border control, airports, commercial applications, and law enforcement.
With the evolution of technology over the years, we now find that we have many choices in terms of how we implement biometric identification and authentication. In this chapter, we'll examine whether or not the biometric system must be a standalone solution, or whether it can be networked and integrated with the...