Biometrics: Identity Assurance in the Information Age
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ISBN: 0072222271 / Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media, December 2002
Discusses the science of recognizing people by physical characteristics or personal traits, exploring authentication methods, biometric technologies, the idea of a national identity program, and identity fraud.
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Written for professionals and students, this text does not require background knowledge of biometrics the science of recognizing people by physical characteristics or personal traits. Coverage includes an overview of the concept of "authentication"; the different types of biometrics; current issues as seen from a technical perspective; privacy, policy, and legal concerns; and a review of selected biometric programs. Woodward is a former CIA operations officer, currently working with RAND, a public policy research organization. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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