Biometric Authentication

Outline

The Basics
Biometric Technologies
Multi-model Biometrics
Performance Metrics
Biometric Applications
Section I: The Basics
Why Biometric Authentication?
Frauds in industry
Identification vs. Authentication
Frauds in industry happens in the following situations

Safety deposit boxes and vaults
Bank transaction like ATM withdrawals
Access to computers and emails
Credit Card purchase
Purchase of house, car, clothes or jewellery
Getting official documents like birth certificates or passports
Obtaining court papers
Drivers licence
Getting into confidential workplace
writing Checks
Why Biometric Application
To prevent stealing of possessions that mark the authorised person's identity e.g. security badges, licenses, or properties
To prevent fraudulent acts like faking ID badges or licenses.
To ensure safety and security, thus decrease crime rates
Section II: Biometric Technologies
Several Biometric Technologies
Desired Properties of Biometrics
Comparisons