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Biometric Technology The Future of Security

Biometric Technology The Future of Security. Alexandra Chingros. What is Biometrics?. The purpose of biometrics is to uniquely identify or verify an individual through the characteristics of the human body. Biometric Forms. Fingerprint Face Recognition Hand Geometry Iris/Retina Scan

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Biometric Technology The Future of Security

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  1. Biometric TechnologyThe Future of Security Alexandra Chingros

  2. What is Biometrics? • The purpose of biometrics is to uniquely identify or verify an individual through the characteristics of the human body

  3. Biometric Forms Fingerprint Face Recognition Hand Geometry Iris/Retina Scan Voice Scan

  4. Comparison

  5. Current Biometric Uses • Retinal scans at customs and US Border Control • Fingerprint scans to access certain areas/classified info • Body scanners at airports • Facebook photo tagging

  6. Issues and Concerns • Violation of privacy? • Controversial full body scanners • Government surveillance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O1SeCgNs2E

  7. Importance • Promotes national security • Significantly reduces threat of terrorism • Surveillance cameras that use facial recognition easily target suspects or criminals • To prevent the stealing or manufacturing of identity e.g. security badges, licenses, passports, etc. • Eliminates human bias and stereotyping • The future of technology

  8. The Future • Plans for BMW • Apple’s iPhone 5S • Refrigerators, in-home alarm systems • VeriLook facial identification technology • http://www.neurotechnology.com/verilook.html

  9. References • Bellis, Mary. "Biometric Innovations." About.com Inventors. About.com, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. • "Biometric Technology Takes Off." NYT.com. Ed. The Editorial Board. New York Times, 20 Sept. 2013. Web. • "Biometrics." ISOIEC JTC 1. ISO, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. • Blackman, Jay, and Kari Huus. "TSA to Remove Controversial Body Scanners." NBC.com. NBC News, 18 Jan. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. • Heussner, Ki Mae. "The Future of Biometric Data Tracking Isn't About Devices." Gigaom.com. Gigaom, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. • Tsukayama, Hayley. "PayPal Study Finds Consumers Okay with Biometrics." Washingtonpost.com. Washington Post, n.d. Web. • Zalman, Amy, Ph.D. "Biometric Identification & Homeland Security." About.com Terrorism Issues. About.com, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.

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