Biometric Technology

Computer Science & Engineering / Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition

Most biometric books are either extraordinarily technical for technophiles or

extremely elementary for the lay person. Striking a balance between the two,

Biometric Technology: Authentication, Biocryptography, and Cloud-Based

Architecture is ideal for business, IT, or security managers that are faced with the

task of making purchasing, migration, or adoption decisions. It brings biometrics

down to an understandable level, so that you can immediately begin to implement

the concepts discussed.

Exploring the technological and social implications of widespread biometric use,

the book considers the science and technology behind biometrics as well as how it

can be made more affordable for small and medium-sized business. It also presents

the results of recent research on how the principles of cryptography can make

biometrics more secure.

Covering biometric technologies in the cloud, including security and privacy

concerns, the book includes a chapter that serves as a “how-to manual” on

procuring and deploying any type of biometric system. It also includes specic

examples and case studies of actual biometric deployments of localized and

national implementations in the U.S. and other countries.

The book provides readers with a technical background on the various biometric

technologies and how they work. Examining optimal application in various

settings and their respective strengths and weaknesses, it considers ease of use,

false positives and negatives, and privacy and security issues. It also covers

emerging applications such as biocryptography.

Although the text can be understood by just about anybody, it is an ideal resource

for corporate-level executives who are considering implementing biometric

technologies in their organizations.

Biometric Technology

Authentication,

Biocryptography,

and Cloud-Based

Architecture

Ravindra Das

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