Biometrics

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Biometrics

• Katrina Santiago
• CIS 95-1

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What IS Biometrics?

• Identification by looking at physiological or
  behavioral characteristics
• One Technique ? Many Techniques

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But What About My Password?

• Faults with Passwords, pass codes and PIN numbers

Your Password Is In Here
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Finger Printing

• Fingerprinting
• Criminals
• Cards?Computers
• 1st form of
• biometrics

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Other Forms Of Biometrics

• Physical Biometrics
• Facial Recognition
• Hand Geometry
• Iris Retinal Scan
• Vascular Patterns
• DNA
• Behavioral Biometrics
• Signature
• Speaker Recognition

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Prevalence Of Biometrics

• University Of Georgia
• Food
• Disney World
• Season passholders
• 1996 Summer Olympics,
• Atlanta GA
• Arena entry

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Usage In Other Countries

• ATM Machines
• South America
• Issues with accuracy
• Spreading to. U.S.

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Sources

• An Overview Of Biometrics NCSC. 05 Nov 05.
  lthttp//ctl.ncsc.dni.us/biomet20web/BMOverview.h
  tmlgt
• Biometrics ATMs not being used in U.S.
  Associated Press. 11 Oct 05. 04 Nov 05.
  lthttp//msnbc.msn.com/id/9660429/gt
• Hanson, Torbjorn. Let Your Fingers Do The
  Talking Boys Life July 1998 9. SIRS
  Discoverer. Springfield Township High School
  Library, Erdenheim, PA. 11 Nov 05.
  lthttp//discoverer.sirs.comgt
• Moore, George. The History Of Fingerpringing 12
  Nov 05. 07 Nov 05.
• lthttp//onin.com/fp/fphistory.htmlgt
• Moore, Meg Mitchell. What Is Biometrics?
  Technology Made Simple.
• Darwinmag.com. 6 Sept 01. 07 Nov 05.
  lthttp//www.darwinmag.com /learn/curve/column.htm
  l?ArticleID160gt