Biometrics for Network Security (Prentice Hall Series in Computer Networking and Distributed Systems) - Softcover

Reid, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131015494 ISBN 13: 9780131015494

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2003

Synopsis

The biggest vulnerability in most enterprise networks is the authenticationsystem--especially if it relies solely on passwords. And a result, many companiesare looking to combine password authentication with other authenticationmethods, most especially biometrics. The few biometrics books that do existare overview books aimed at management and/or are not written by biometricspecialists. This book is unique in its coverage of how to design and implementa successful biometric solution for your network--and, it's written by abiometrics expert.Biometrics are automated methods of recognizing a person based on aphysiological or behavioral characteristic. Among the features measured are;face, fingerprints, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retinal, and voice.Biometric technologies are becoming the foundation of an extensive array ofhighly secure identification and personal verification solutions. As the level ofsecurity breaches and transaction fraud increases, the need for highly secureidentification and personal verification technologies is becoming apparent.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The complete guide to implementing biometric security solutions for your network

Network security has become the latter-day equivalent of oxymoronic terms like "jumbo shrimp" and "exact estimate." Newspaper headlines are routinely peppered with incidents of hackers thwarting the security put forth by the government and the private sector. As with any new technology, the next evolution of network security has long languished in the realm of science fiction and spy novels. It is now ready to step into the reality of practical application.

In Biometrics for Network Security, biometrics security expert Paul Reid covers a variety of biometric options, ranging from fingerprint identification to voice verification to hand, face, and eye scanning. Approaching the subject from a practitioner's point of view, Reid describes guidelines, applications, and procedures for implementing biometric solutions for your network security systems.

Coverage includes:

• An introduction to authentication technologies and biometrics
• Dealing with privacy issues
• Biometric technologies, including finger, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retina, voice, and face
• Security concerns related to biometrics, including attempts to spoof or fake results
• Deployment of biometric security systems, including vendor selection and roll out procedures
• Real-life case studies

For security, system, and network administrators and managers, as well as anyone who is interested in the application of cutting-edge biometric technology, Biometrics for Network Security will prove an indispensable addition to your library!

About the Author

PAUL REID is Senior Product Manager for CryptoMetrics in New York, where he specializes in real-world application, implementation, and design of biometric systems. CryptoMetrics is a security software solution provider, building and integrating secure trustworthy applications using the most advanced technology in cryptography and biometrics. Paul has worked globally for many Fortune 500 companies and is a frequent presenter at conferences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0131015494
• ISBN 13: 9780131015494
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 376