Biometrics
Under Review - Sameer
Description
Biometrics are automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retinal, vein, and voice. Biometric technologies are becoming the foundation of an extensive array of highly secure identification and personal verification solutions. As the level of security breaches and transaction fraud increases, the need for highly secure identification and personal verification technologies is becoming apparent. Biometric-based solutions are able to provide for confidential financial transactions and personal data privacy.
Enablers:
- Advancements in science
- Advancements in technology
- Research
- Need for higher security
- Terrorism
- Hacking
- Espionage
Inhibitors:
- Cost
- Accuracy
- Privacy issues
Paradigms:
Balancing the need for security versus the need for privacy and anonymity.
Web Resources:
Biometric Consortium