The achievement of perfect security is out of the question. Even if we are not yet aware of
them, every security aimed technology has weaknesses which attackers can exploit in order …

Modern biometrics delivers an enhanced level of security by means of a “proof of property”.
The design and deployment of a biometric system, however, hide many pitfalls, which, when …

Biometric authentication systems are presented as the best way to reach high security levels
in controlling access to IT systems or sensitive infrastructures. But several issues are often …

Understanding the interface between biometric systems and general security systems is
critical for the successful deployment of biometric technologies. The sensitivity of data …

This technical report outlines our views of actual security of biometric authentication and
encryption systems. The attractiveness of some novel approaches like cryptographic key …

Abstract Information security (InfoSec) is one of the most important corporate strategies for
survival in today's computer and commercial world. Despite this, the latest joint CSI/FBI …

Conclusion Readers responsible for implementing biometrics as well as those who consult
on the topic or are interested in using biometric technologies will find this book helpful …

The inability of humans to generate and remember strong secrets makes it difficult for
humans to manage cryptographic keys. To address this problem, numerous proposals have …

Biometric systems were proposed and developed to provide a better and stronger factor of
authentication. Such systems authenticate individuals based on physical and behavioral …

Biometric systems can offer several advantages over classical security methods based on
something that you know (eg, PIN, password) or something that you have (eg, key, card, ID) …