Information Security is concerned with the assurance of confidentially , integrity and Availability of information in all forms This is the ancient G reek word: bios=“life” and metron=“measure” INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION Biometrics refers to the automatic identification of a person based on his/her physiological or behavioural characteristics
Terms of biometrics Recognition Identification Verification
CHARACTERISTICS
Facial recognition Capture image Find face in image Extract features(store templates) Compare templates Declare matches
Fingerprint recognition This includes the following: Small ridges Spaces between two temporarily divergent ridges Spurs(a notch protuding from a ridges) B ridges
Hand geometry Hand Geometry is an automated measurement of many dimensions of hand.
Iris scanning Iris scanning measures the iris pattern in the coloured part of the eye
VOICE RECOGNITION Voice Recognition uses vocal characteristics to identify individuals using a pass phrase. Telephone or Microphone can serve as a sensor.
SIGNATURE VERIFICATION An automated method of measuring an individual’s signature. This technology examines speed , direction and pressure while writing.
KEYSTROKE IDENTIFICATION It is an automated method of examining an individual’s key strokes on keyboard. This Technology examines speed , pressure and total time taken to type particular words. Also the time elapsed between hitting certain keys.
Prevent unauthorized access to ATMs, Cellular phones Desktop PCs. Criminal identification. In automobiles biometrics can replace keys with keyless entry devices. Airport security. APPLICATIONS
Biometric is an emerging area with many opportunities for growth. Possibly in the near future, you will not have to remember PINs and passwords and keys in your bags or pockets will be things of the past. CONCLUSION