Biometrics: The Future of Security Peter Bruno Lucy Gong Jared Layne Supriya Sundaram

What is Biometrics? Biometrics is the study of identification through the use of one-of-a-kind, measurable biological characteristics, such as fingerprints, retina, hand geometry, voice, and facial structure.

Current Applications Personal Computers Airport Security Ticket Holder Verification (Disney) Building Access Time Records Coach K’s Office

Why Biometrics? Security: – What you know – What you have – Who you are (most secure) Efficiency User convenience

Biometric Conversion Process (CompSci Part) Provide biometric sample Convert into template by algorithm and store in database In the future, individual provides same biometric sample System matches and confirms identity

Addressing Biometric Concerns “Disabilities may prevent biometric use.” – Multiple biometric measures would be available. “Some characteristics may change.” – Biometrics uses unchangeable data. “Biometric information can be recreated.” – It’s not practical or feasible to recreate. “Forcing people to disclose biometric information violates their rights.” – This view is subjective, and only templates are stored, not the actual biometric information.

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