...Abstract Biometrics has garnered considerable interest from both the Government and private industry. This interest has lead to a number of biometric technologies each with their own share of strengths and weaknesses. The process used in the verification and identification of people using fingerprint, retina-based, iris-based, hand geometry, and facial recognition biometrics are examined in this paper. The advantages and disadvantages of each of these methods are also explored. The future of biometrics is also considered given the current developments in the field. Organizations are constantly looking for a more secure authentication method for their users to gain access to e-commerce and other security applications. Biometrics continues to gain more and more attention. What is biometrics the right decision for your corporation? If you choose to use biometrics, which is the biometric solution for your corporation, there is no such thing as any one best type of biometrics. Different applications necessitate the use of different biometrics. In order to select the right biometric for your solution as a user you will need to investigate a myriad of vendor products while keeping an eye on future development and technology. Never before have there been more various and more varied options. Vendors have a wide variety of products to select from. Some are new to the market but even these can be considerably better and greatly improve your company security stance. The focus...
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...Biometric: Biometric means identification of humans by their characteristics of traits. There’re different types of biometric. It includes fingerprint, retina scanner, etc….. It is used to identify access control in computer science. It also very useful physiology. And also to study behavioral characteristics of a person. As it is very useful in various fields, such as medical science, computer science, banking, Immigration and so on, it becomes commercialized. Retina scanner is a technique named biometric that uses to identify the unique patterns on a person’s retina. The scan used by biometric technique can examine the pattern of blood vessels out the back of the eye. It can trace a standardized path on the retina and identify the pattern of variation that is converted to computer code and stored in a data base. For example, it is mostly used in World Trade Centre’s Server room and Immigration and Check –point data saving Centre. Where can we use simplest Biometric Scanner device… A biometric retina scanner is one of the simplest biometric scanner devices that you can use in your office. The need for retina scanning is rapidly increasing and you will find that many high class banks and corporations will actually use these retina scanner devices as a means of enhancing safety in the building. If you are looking for ways to keep your property safe, you may find that a biometric retina scanner is exactly what you need to increase the security and make it...
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...Biometrics within Financial Institutions Abstract This paper presents a problem with the use of technology within the Credit Unions and Banking industries. Technological innovations have allowed the industry to be more open to consumers and challenges that the current economy has posed. Modern technology is also change the landscape of how, when and where business is conducted with financial institutions and consumers, businesses, and other organizations. Technology driven issues such as privacy, security and trust, have been pushed to the forefront, which makes the line between mobile banking and banking online increasing difficult to distinguish. Credit Unions like other banking institutions rely on gathering, processing, analyzing and providing information to meet the demands of the consumer. Given the importance of information systems within banking its not surprising to find, risks within the systems are developing in nature. History Truliant Federal Credit Union was started in Winston-Salem, North Carolina around 1952. They serve over 180,000 member owners and more than 900 business and organizations with $1.6 billion in assets. Truliant as it will be referred to in this paper has 21 financial locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. One philosophy that stands out or is a representation of what this particular Credit Union stands for is “ people helping people”. Like other not for profit organizations, they provide individuals and small business with...
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...U.S. Department of Homeland Security February 28, 2007 UPDATE New Biometrics Process for Conditional Permanent Residents U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces the implementation of a new nationwide biometrics process for conditional permanent residents who file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. The new process is effective immediately. Under the old process, following the approval of Form I-751, an approval notice was issued instructing the applicant to appear at a USCIS District Office for processing of his or her Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (“Green Card”). The approved applicant would manually submit passport-style photographs, index fingerprints, and a signature on Form I-89, I-551 or I-586 Card Data Collection Form, for creation of his or her permanent resident card. The new process, as authorized in 71 Federal Register 15469 (March 28, 2006), requires all conditional permanent residents to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) after filing Form I-751 in order to have their biometrics electronically captured. An ASC appointment notice will automatically be sent by mail to the applicant with the specific date, time and location for biometric processing. Biometric processing includes the electronic capture of an applicant’s photograph, signature, index fingerprint and ten-print fingerprints. The photograph, signature and index fingerprint are used to generate the lawful permanent resident card, if the Form...
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...Title: STUDENT’S ATTENDANCE SYSTEM USING FINGERPRINT TECHNOLOGY by FARAHANUM BT MASRUNI (2004219959) FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECNOLOGY AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Hons) IN DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING Approved by the examining committee: ……………………………….. ( En. Syamsul Ariffin b Yahaya ) Project Supervisor ……………………………….. ( En. Farok b Azmat ) Project Examiner MARA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SHAH ALAM MAY 2006 CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY This is to certify that I responsible for the work submitted in this project that the original work is my own except as specified in the reference and acknowledgement and that the original work contain here in have not been taken or done by unspecified sources or persons. ……………………………………….. Farahanum bt Masruni 2004219959 ii COPYRIGHT © UiTM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Alhamdulillah, praise to Allah s.w.t, the most gracious and merciful for giving me the strength and wisdom in finishing this research. At last after a period of time, I have completed my final year project. For this golden opportunity, first and foremost, I would like to express my hearties gratitude to my supervisor, Encik Syamsul Ariffin b Yahaya, my examiner, Encik Farok b Azmat and my coordinator, Encik Adzhar b Abd Kadir for their understanding, and professional way s in assisting and giving their encouragement, guidance, comment and ideas that are useful towards in the development of my project paper. Very special thanks also...
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...NT2580 Unit 3 Assignment & Lab Unit 3. Assignment 1 - Remote Access Control Policy Definition There are three key parts I will have to take into account while designing a Remote Access Control Policy for Richman Investments. These three parts (Identification, Authentication and Authorization) will not be all for the Remote Access Control Policy, I will need to include the appropriate access controls for systems, applications and data access. I will also need to include my justification for using the selected access controls for systems, applications and data access. The first part I need to implement for this Remote Access Control Policy is Identification, which is defined in this sense as: physical keys or cards, smart cards, and other physical devices that might be used to gain access to something. What needs to be done for the Remote Access Control Policy is a group member policy needs to be setup which uniquely identifies each user. Users should be identified by rank with higher ranking users requiring more authentication. Each individual user should be assigned to a group based on rank with special permissions. Using this system for Identification will make our company more secure in day to day operations. The second part I need to implement for this remote access control policy is Authentication, which is defined as: what you know or passwords, numeric keys, PIN numbers, secret questions and answers. For remote access, there must be...
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...1. While users were updating the Premiere Products database, one of the transactions was interrupted. You need to explain to management what steps the DBMS will take to correct the database. Using the sample log in Figure 7-1 1, list and describe the updates that the DBMS will roll back if transaction 2 is interrupted at 8:10. In transaction 2, the DBMS started it at 8:01, added an Orders table record at 8:02, and added an Order Line table record at8:05 and added an Order Line table record at 8:09. To roll back the transaction, the DBMS deletes the three added records. 2. Occasionally, users at Premiere Products obtain incorrect results when they run queries that include built-in (aggregate, summary, or statistical) functions. The DBA told management that unrepeatable reads caused the problems. Use books, articles, and/or the Internet to research the unrepeatable read problem. Write a short report that explains the unrepeatable-read problem to management and use an example with y our explanation. (Unrepeatable reads are also called inconsistent retrievals, dirty reads, and inconsistent reads.) Unrepeatable-Read Problems occur many times when a different result is seen from the same query while still in progress. This usually happens when dealing with the UPDATE command by other transactions. An unrepeatable read (also called an inconsistent retrieval, dirty read, or inconsistent read) occurs when a user’s retrieval transaction reads a set of data that other users’ transactions...
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...terminal system installed in their vehicles. This database can help law enforcement officers with workload management in the communication center and they can also help better time management of officers and help greater efficiency. Mobile data terminals can also help with communication between officers and dispatch by letting the officers have access to dispatch receipts, status updates, access to other unit statuses and they can also view any traffic stop updates. Overall, mobile data terminals have helped increase communication between officers and dispatch in the criminal justice system (Versaterm, 2011). Another type of specialized database that is used in the criminal justice system is known as iris scans. “Iris scans is a method of biometric...
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...| Biometric Identification Technology | | By Group C: | HUMN432 | 6/10/2012 | | Table of Contents Introduction History of Biometric Identification Biometric Identification Advancement Timeline * Types of Biometric Identification Technologies and How They Work Benefits of Biometric Identification Technology How and Where Biometry is Used In the USA Controversial Issues and Legalities of Biometric Identification Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Biometric Identification Technology is the world-wide used computer science that identifies humans based on physiological and behavioral traits for access control and security. The computer processing idea has been around for hundreds of years but the equipment has only been available for the past several decades evolving to become better with each step. The need for a formal system to record and identify first-time and repeated offenders in the 1800s led the known Bertillon to develop anthropometrics to identify individuals. This advancement was later linked with computer systems to create a true biometric system identifier. The several types of biometric identifiers, later discussed, have evolved from a mere idea to an implemented security system used in airports, government programs, and even small businesses. The technology is used globally from the US to the UK, India, Germany, and many more. Its long history has created responsiveness and allowed countries to embrace the welfares of such a...
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...BoBiometrics to Secure Networks John W. Sisson American Public University Contents Abstract 3 Biometrics to Secure Networks 4 Biometrics Defined 4 Biometric Process 5 Fingerprinting 6 Face Recognition 7 Iris Recognition 8 Hand Recognition 9 Voice Recognition 9 Dynamic Signature 10 Keystroke Dynamics 10 Gait Recognition 10 Facial Thermograph 11 Emergence 11 Obstacles to Biometric Success 12 Conclusion 13 References 15 Abstract Biometrics was once thought to be more of a science fiction means of authentication, not something that could be used in real life applications. The cost was much higher than most companies dreamed of spending. Username and passwords were an effective and efficient means of security. Computer security was not looked at as a must, but more of a way to keep honest people honest. However, as computing power increased, and corporate espionage has led to massive losses for companies, computer security needs increased. Passwords just were not the best means of securing a network anymore. At the same time, improvements in technology made the use of biometrics more efficient. We will now examine the different types of biometric and how they will make the network more secure. Biometrics to Secure Networks For years, passwords have been the method used to secure networks. A user would input his or her userid and password to gain access. Many times, the userid was also the first portion of the users E-mail address. This means...
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...Evolution of Biometrics kody Saylor Computer security Keisha Nelson December 10, 2013 Biometrics is the use of individual’s physical or behavioral characteristics to uniquely identify them for authentication or identifications purposes. Types of biometrics include: fingerprints, hand geometry, retina and iris patterns, facial recognition, and signature, voice, and keystroke patterns. There has been an evolution between man and machine. Technology has grown in leaps and bounds and today, flesh and machine have been fused together as one. There have been many science fiction novels and movies of chip implantation representing quick identification to a mainframe. Biometric technology has taken the form of this fantasy and turned it into an immeasurable reality. There are potential benefits of an integrated biometrics-based identification system include but not limited to: * The cost of administration. * The reliability of identification. * Access to information held by organizations. * The accuracy and quality of research and statistics. * The level of technical security of communications. In America, there has been a huge debate over whether or not security is taking away our freedom. One instance of security verses freedom is about the recent legislation regarding driver’s licenses incorporating biometric technology. Biometrics is “the statistical study of biological phenomena” (American Heritage Dictionary) or more commonly known as “a technology...
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...the need for security is at an all time high. One of the most effective ways to ensure security is to be proactive and deny hostile people the opportunity to attack. Biometrics has given security personnel the ability to accurately identify people. Because of this, government agencies are rapidly increasing the use of biometrics. Biometrics is the measurement and analysis of unique physical characteristics especially as a means of verifying personal identity (Biometrics - Definition). An ideal biometric trait should be universal (all people possess the trait), unique (no two people share the exact same trait), permanent (the trait cannot be changed or altered), and collectable (the trait is able to be read by a sensor and is easily verified) (Jain 92). The most common physical characteristics that are used are fingerprint recognition, hand geometry recognition, and iris recognition (Das 3). Fingerprint recognition involves mapping the various ridges and valleys that form the skin design of a fingerprint (Das 3). Hand geometry recognition deals with creating a three dimensional image of unique features that form the structure of a hand (Das 3). Iris recognition entails examining the unique features of the iris, namely the trabecular meshwork and physiological properties such as freckles, furrows, rings, and the corona (Das 3). All of these characteristics can be digitized and loaded onto a network to form a biometric database. From this database, a biometric system is...
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...Biometrics and Privacy Strayer University SEC 305 Biometrics implements a process used to identify or authenticate an individual’s identity using a physical or behavioral characteristic. The goal is to provide access control at the logical and physical levels. An individual's voice, fingerprint, iris, and hand geometry are examples of physical characteristics. Behavioral characteristics could include signature or writing style. The implementation of a biometrics system requires coordination between the individual and the organization or business implementing the technology. During the enrollment process an individual provides a sample of a biometric: a fingerprint, an iris scan, voice recording, and so on. The sample, taken multiple times for the sake of accuracy, is averaged and stored within a database, token, or smartcard as a compressed digital representation of the sample. When a live sample of a biometric is presented to the system it is compared to the recorded information, or template, provided during the enrollment process and a match is determined to within an acceptable threshold value. This response determines an individual’s right to gain access to a privileged area, data, or just a PC. The advantage to a biometric is that it doesn’t change. It goes where you go, so it’s difficult to lose. It’s also very difficult to forge or fake. In some cases, it is next to impossible. It provides a very strong access control security...
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...springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-01793-3_20 Eigenvalue estimation plays an important role in biometrics. However, if the number of samples is limited, estimates are significantly biased. In this article we analyse the influence of this bias on the error rates of PCA/LDA based verification systems, using both synthetic data with realistic parameters and real biometric data. Results of bias correction in the verification systems differ considerable between synthetic data and real data: while the bias is responsible for a large part of classification errors in the synthetic facial data, compensation of the bias in real facial data leads only to marginal improvements. https://www.eff.org/wp/biometrics-whos-watching-you September 14, 2003 September 2003 Introduction Among the many reactions to the September 11 tragedy has been a renewed attention to biometrics. The federal government has led the way with its new concern about border control. Other proposals include the use of biometrics with ID cards and in airports, e.g. video surveillance enhanced by facial-recognition technology. The purpose of this document is to sketch out EFF's concerns about biometrics. In today's public arena, biometric technologies are being marketed as a "silver bullet" for terrorism; however, very little independent, objective scientific testing of biometrics has been done. Deploying biometric systems without sufficient attention to their dangers makes them likely to be used in a way dangerous...
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