13-01-2012, 04:52 PM
Biometrics and Retina Scan Technology
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Biometrics Overview
-“Something you know” - PIN / passwords
-“Something you have” - smart cards, security cards, ATM cards
-Biometrics - automated use of behavioral/physiological characteristics to determine/verify identity
-“Who you are” - fingerprints, eyes, faces and
-“What you do” - speaking, writing
Biometrics Overview
-Recognition by face is the oldest form of identification method.
-Due to technological advancement biometrics system has become available over the last few decades.
-The word biometrics comes from two Greek terms “bios” for life and “metros” for measure.
Why Biometrics
-Greater degree of security over traditional authentication methods
-Accountability - who/when/what
-Fraud detection
-Convenience
-Cost savings/reduced risk of financial loss
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Biometrics Overview
-“Something you know” - PIN / passwords
-“Something you have” - smart cards, security cards, ATM cards
-Biometrics - automated use of behavioral/physiological characteristics to determine/verify identity
-“Who you are” - fingerprints, eyes, faces and
-“What you do” - speaking, writing
Biometrics Overview
-Recognition by face is the oldest form of identification method.
-Due to technological advancement biometrics system has become available over the last few decades.
-The word biometrics comes from two Greek terms “bios” for life and “metros” for measure.
Why Biometrics
-Greater degree of security over traditional authentication methods
-Accountability - who/when/what
-Fraud detection
-Convenience
-Cost savings/reduced risk of financial loss