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Biometrics

Identity Verification in a Networked World
Technology Briefs Series, Band 20 1. Aufl.

von: Samir Nanavati, Michael Thieme, Raj Nanavati
28,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	29.04.2002
ISBN/EAN:	9780471264781
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	320

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Titelbeschreibung

An insight into the biometric industry and the steps for successful deployment Biometrics technologies verify identity through characteristics such as fingerprints, voices, and faces. By providing increased security and convenience, biometrics have begun to see widespread deployment in network, e-commerce, and retail applications. This book provides in-depth analysis of biometrics as a solution for authenticating employees and customers. Leading authority, Samir Nanavati explores privacy, security, accuracy, system design, user perceptions, and lessons learned in biometric deployments. He also assesses the real-world strengths and weaknesses of leading biometric technologies: finger-scan, iris-scan, facial-scan, voice-scan, and signature-scan. This accessible book is a necessary step in understanding and implementing biometrics. Demystifies the complex world of optical networks for IT and business managers Over the past few years, the cost of fiber optic networking has decreased, making it the best solution for providing virtually unlimited bandwidth for corporate LANs and WANs, metropolitan networks, Internet access, and broadband to the home. The only strategic book on optical networking technologies written from a real-world business perspective, Optical Networking demystifies complex fiber technologies for managers, and details the practical business benefits an optical network can offer. Debra Cameron explores established and emerging markets for optical networks as well as the enabling technologies, applications, network architectures, key deployment issues, and cost considerations. She also provides in-depth case studies of optical networks now in use in the United States and abroad.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Acknowledgments. PART 1: BIOMETRIC FUNDAMENTALS. Why Biometrics? Key Biometric Terms and Processes. Accuracy in Biometric Systems. PART 2: LEADING BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Finger-Scan. Facial-Scan. Iris-Scan. Voice-Scan. Other Physiological Biometrics. Other Leading Behavioral Biometrics. PART 3: BIOMETRIC APPLICATIONS AND MARKETS. Categorizing Biometric Applications. Citizen-Facing Applications. Employee-Facing Applications. Customer-Facing Applications. Biometric Vertical Markets. PART 4: PRIVACY AND STANDARDS IN BIOMETRIC SYSTEM DESIGN. Assessing the Privacy Risks of Biometrics. Designing Privacy-Sympathetic Biometric Systems. Biometric Standards. Index.

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“…particularly relevant…questions are raised and useful answers given…the material is extensive…substantial and well-researched material…” (Computer Bulletin, May 2003)

Autorenportrait

SAMIR NANAVATI is a founding partner of International Biometric Group, LLC, a biometric consulting and integration firm cofounded in 1996. Mr. Nanavati is cited frequently by several leading publications such as U.S. News & World Report, the New York Times, and The Industry Standard. He is also the author of fourteen analyses on the state of the biometric industry. MICHAEL THIEME is a Senior Consultant with International Biometric Group. He has written extensively on a variety of biometric topics including IT security, deployment issues, and privacy. Mr. Thieme served on the Biometric Interoperability Subcommittee of the GSA Smart Access project and is also a member of the ANSI NIST B10.8 Biometric Subcommittee as well as a founder of the BioPrivacy Initiative. RAJ NANAVATI is a cofounding partner at International Biometric Group, LLC. He lectures extensively on the technical, business, and policy issues associated with using biometrics. He has been quoted extensively in major media publications, including the New York Times, and has been featured on National Public Radio. He has also submitted testimony on biometrics to Congress.

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An in-depth look at biometrics, focused on critical issues such as accuracy, privacy, technology capabilities, and cost-effective deployment No longer a science fiction solution, biometric technologies are being deployed by thousands of companies and public agencies to increase security, protect personal information, and reduce fraud. Along with this broad-scale deployment comes a wide range of critical issues, including privacy risks, secure biometric system design, and the strengths and weaknesses of leading technologies such as finger-scan, iris-scan, facial-scan, voice-scan, and signature-scan. A full understanding of the biometric technologies, applications, and markets is required for successful utilization of biometrics in today's enterprise environment. Written by leading industry authorities, this book provides you with everything you need to know about the technology, the industry, the applications, and the challenges that define biometrics today. It explains why institutions are turning to biometrics to authenticate employees, customers, and citizens in mission-critical applications. It also provides a broad conceptual understanding of the technology, explains specialized terms and concepts, and concludes with an analysis of the factors you must consider when designing, deploying, and maintaining biometric systems. Reviewing large-scale project examples, the authors: <ul> <li>Discuss the metrics used to determine how well biometric systems operate</li> <li>Define how biometric deployments can be privacy-enhancing or privacy-invasive</li> <li>Dispel various myths and misunderstandings surrounding biometric technology</li> <li>Address topics such as system com-ponents, data acquisition, template generation and matching, and typical deployments for each biometric technology</li> </ul> Wiley Tech Briefs Focused on the needs of the corporate IT and business manager, the Tech Briefs series provides in-depth information on new or emerging technologies, solutions, and vendor offerings available in the marketplace. With their accessible approach, these books will help you get quickly up-to-speed on a topic so that you can effectively compete, grow, and better serve your customers.