Lecture 2 Biometrics And Security Flashcards
How do biometric systems work?
Capture reference points, and compares entered data against this
What is biometrics?
Biometrics the study and analysis of distinguishing features
What is recognition?
Recognition is when a system is able to recognise a person that is already enrolled
What is verification?
When the system tries to verify the identity of an individual against a template
What is validation?
When the system attempts to verify identity of an indivisible against its database
Name the 2 different types of biometric system
Biological & behavioural
What is a behavioural biometric system
Observes the change in attribute patterns over a short period of time and uses it to identify an individual
What is a biological biometric system?
Uses the unique biological traits of a person to later identify them
Name the 5 biometric systems
Hand scanning Retinal scanning Fingerprint scanning Face scanning Iris scanning
Name three behavioural systems
Voiceprints
Handwriting
Gait
What can biometrics be used for?
Security
Authentication
Convenience
HR systems
Name some barriers of Biometric usage
Some people do not like their privacy invaded
Quality of data captured can vary
Not yet mastered for mass simultaneous capture
What are some ethical issues surrounding biometrics
Who has access to biometric data?
What happens to biometric data in the wrong hands?
