Future Security Approaches and Biometrics

Abstract

Threats to both physical and information security are proliferating rapidly, placing demanding requirements on security measures used to protect tangible as well as intangible assets of both businesses and individuals. Biometric-based security technologies offer the opportunity to improve security either by use on their own, or in conjunction with other technologies. This tutorial discusses biometric technologies currently in use, their actual and potential applications, their strengths and weaknesses, performance evaluation measures, and privacy concerns associated with their potential misuse.