Biometrics and Strong Authentication

Name: Biometrics and Strong Authentication
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ISBN: 9780072222272

ISBN-10: 0072222271

ISBN-13: 9780072222272

Edition: 2003

Authors: Karl Ware, Christopher Mills, John D. Woodward, Nicholas M. Orlans, Peter T. Higgins

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Beyond passwords and PINS, beyond ID cards, keys and tokens, stands biometrics - the science of recognising people by physical characteristics or personal traits. Learn about the technical properties and applications of fingerprints, hand geometry, facial and voice recognition and iris scans.

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List price: $49.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Publication date: 12/19/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English

Orlans is a principal investigator for MITRE. After earning a B.S. in mathematics, a Masters in architecture, and a full graduate minor in computer science, Mr. Orlans worked in the computer graphics industry.

Higgins started a consulting practice soon after his retirement from the FBI. After receiving his M.S. in theoretical math and computer science from Stevens Institute of Technology, he joined the CIA.

Authentication and Biometrics Overview
How Authentication Technologies Work	p. 3
How Biometrics Work	p. 25
Types of Biometrics
Fingerprint and Hand Geometry	p. 45
Facial and Voice Recognition	p. 71
Eye Biometrics: Iris and Retina Scanning	p. 89
Signature Recognition and Keystroke Dynamics	p. 101
Esoteric Biometrics	p. 115
Issues Involving Biometrics
Biometric Liveness Testing	p. 139
Biometrics in Large-Scale Systems	p. 151
Biometric Standards	p. 167
Biometric Testing and Evaluation	p. 183
Privacy, Policy, and Legal Concerns Raised by Biometrics
Biometrics and Privacy	p. 197
Legal Considerations of Government Use of Biometrics	p. 217
Case Study: Super Bowl Surveillance	p. 247
The Law and Private-Sector Use of Biometrics	p. 259
Review of Selected Biometrics Programs
Government and Military Programs	p. 283
Searching the FBI's Civil Files: Public Safety v. Civil Liberty	p. 307
Private-Sector Programs	p. 329
Biometrics and the Feasibility of a National ID Card	p. 353
Appendixes
Resources	p. 381
Publicly Held Companies Offering Biometric Services	p. 403
Index	p. 407
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