Biometrics

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Biometrics

• An automated method of recognizing a person based on physical or behavioral traits.

• Consist of two main classes1. Physiological- related to the

shape of the body.2. Behavioral- related to the

acutal person.

Common human traits used

• Fingerprint• Speech• Face• Iris• Speech• Handwritten signature• Hand geometry

Functions

• Verification- a pre-stored template matched against a sample which can be stored in a card.

• Identification- uses all the templates to see which one is closest to the imputed sample.

Implementing Biometrics

• Possession-based- uses one specific “token” such as a security card.

• Knowledge-based- uses a code or password.

How a fingerprint is read

• Individual’s index finger is preceded onto scanner.

• Scanner reads unique pattern plotting distinctions.

• Points are linked forming a pattern recorded as an algorithm used for comparison.

Areas of study

• Biological studies- collects, analyzes, and manages data within biological communities.

• Biological sciences- researched for years and is now finally known as biological statistics.

• More recently, behavioral biometrics which has broadened its abilities to actually recognize a human’s physical and behavioral traits.

Examples of Biometric

• YouTube – Biometrics

• Disneyland

Parameters (1-3)

• Collectability- the ease of acquisition for measurement.

• Uniqueness- how well the biometric separates individually from another.

• Permanence- measures how well a biometric resists aging.

Parameters (4-5)

• Acceptability- the degree of approval in a technology.

• Performance- accuracy, and speed of the technology used.

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Advancing..

• As this technology advances, more and more companies are using biometrics to secure safe and accurate identification.

• The use of biometrics can efficiently offer the protection against economic and social problems associated with identity theft.

Concerns..

• These concerns fall into three main categories:

1. Informational privacy

2. Physical privacy

3. Religious objections

Informational Privacy

• Relates to the tracking capabilities of biometrics, both public and private sectors have raised concerns on the ability to maintain owns anonymity.

• The information from tracking combined with other personal data can provide one with private information about another.

Physical Privacy

• Goes hand in hand with ones own hygiene.

• We can never be too certain on the cleanliness of the device, just as we can never be sure how clean a public restroom actually is

Religious Objections

• Christians associate the use of biometrics with the “branding” that was discussed in book of Revelation.

• They believe it goes against our freedoms as citizens in the United States.

Countries adapting to biometrics

• United States

• Brazil

• Germany

• Australia

• Israel

• Iraq

• Japan

United States

• Strong advocate of biometrics with the increase of security with the increase of security since Sept. 11th.

• In a recent speech given by President Bush in 2006 he says, “A key part of that system for verifying documents and work eligibility of aliens should be a new identification card for every legal foreign worker. The card should use biometric technology, such as digital fingerprints, to make it tamper-proof.”

Brazil

• Since the beginning of the 21st century Brazilians have a user ID card which – Fully digitized using a 2D bar code with

information which can be matched with its owner.

– The bar code includes a photo, signature, two fingerprints, and other data.

Implemented by:

• FBI

• Health Care

• Gyms

• Tanning Salons

FBI

• Uses Live Scan identification system or Cross Match System to capture and check the fingerprints and photographs of Al-Qaeda terrorists.

• The Live Scan system allows the prints to be transmitted rapidly through satellite back to home base.

Health Care

• Patients are now able to place their finger on a scanner to pull up their record.

• Also used to eliminate health-insurance fraud. There is no picture on a health insurance card, so sometimes they get passed around.

The future..

• Biometrics is a fascinating area of study that continues to expand and develop.

• Within the next few years we will soon be able to live in a more care-free world.

• Biometrics is the future, within a few years everything in our world will be computerized and run electronically.

References

• www.generation5.org/content/2002/bio00.asp• www.generation5.org/content/2002/bio00.asp• www.webopedia.com/TERM/b/biometrics.htm• www.mydigitaldefense.com/html/news/

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