Title: Biometrics for Network Security (Prentice Hall Series in Computer Networking and Distributed Systems)
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0131015494
ISBN 13: 9780131015494
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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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.

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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.

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