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Used in conjunction with a strong password or other form of authentication, biometrics can be a key part of an enterprise access control framework. Learn about the newest technologies, how to deploy them and the limitations of products like iris scanners, fingerprint scanners and voice-print recognition software.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (30) , NEWS (8) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (6) , MAGAZINE CONTENT (2) , WHITE PAPERS , DEFINITIONS (23)

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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 30
BIOMETRICS EXPERTS
Joel Dubin
CISSP, independent computer security consultant
ASK A QUESTION
Biometrics vs. biostatistics
18 Feb 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - In this expert response, Joel Dubin examines the differences between biometrics and biostatistics.
What precautions should be taken if biometric data is compromised?
19 Dec 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - In this Q&A, Joel Dubin discusses what precautions to take if corporate biometric data is stolen.
How to choose the right biometric security product
19 Dec 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - Identity management and access control expert Joel Dubin discusses the different types of biometric security products on the market today, and offers advice on how you can choose the right biometric product for your ...
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 8
Review: DigitalPersona offers solid biometric authentication
Information Security magazine | 09 Mar 2007
ARTICLE - Review: Enterprises looking for a biometric single sign-on solution will like what DigitalPersona Pro offers.
Security Bytes: Mac patch falls short of expectations
SearchSecurity.com | 07 Mar 2006
ARTICLE - In other news, one hacker gains root access to a Mac while another shows how to compromise Microsoft Fingerprint Reader.
RSA Conference 2006
SearchSecurity.com | 02.16.2006
CONFERENCE COVERAGE - Can't make it to RSA 2006? Check out our continuous coverage from the show floor.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 6
Spy vs. Spy
Wiley | 20 Sep 2005
BOOK CHAPTER - Excerpt from Chapter 6 of Spies Among Us: How to Stop the Spies, Terrorists, Hackers, and Criminals You Don't Even Know You Encounter Every Day.
Understanding Your Authentication Options
SearchSecurity.com | 09 Sep 2005
LEARNING GUIDE - This learning guide is a comprehensive compilation of tips, expert advice, featured articles, and other original materials that will help you understand today's authentication challenges.
Thwarting Hacker Techniques
SearchSecurity.com | 17 Jun 2005
LEARNING GUIDE - This guide provides you with a plethora of tips, expert advice and Web resources that offer more in-depth information about hacker techniques and various tactics you can employ to protect your network.
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  MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 2 of 2
Biometric Authentication
Information Security Magazine | 01 Mar 2007
HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - DigitalPersona Workstation Pro and Server 4.0
Biometrics
Information Security Magazine | 01 Jun 2006
HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - BioPassword's BioPassword Internet Edition
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  WHITE PAPERS
Biometric Time Clock: Time and Attendance with Fingerprint Recognition
Published by: GHG Corporation | 07 Apr 2008
HARDWARE LISTING - GHG's Biometric Time Clock III is a time and attendance terminal that utilizes the latest proven fingerprint recognition technology.
Enterprise Authentication: Increasing Security without Breaking the Bank
Published by: Entrust, Inc. | 19 Feb 2008
WHITE PAPER - Enterprise authentication used to be simple: passwords for everyone, expensive tokens for a small number who work remotely.
Biometric Authentication Comes of Age
Published by: Wave Systems | 19 Feb 2008
WHITE PAPER - Forrester Research has identified biometric authentication as one of the top ten identity management trends to watch in 2006 & predicts that it will go mainstream - extending beyond the market of early adopters. Read how Biometric sensors' ...
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 23
keystroke dynamics
28 Apr 2008
WORD - Keystroke dynamics are the patterns of rhythm and timing created when a person types. Keystroke dynamics include: Overall speed Variations of speed moving between specific keys. Common errors. The length of time that ...
finger vein ID
03 Apr 2008
WORD - Finger vein ID is a biometric authentication system that matches the vascular pattern in an individual's finger to previously obtained data. Hitachi developed and patented a finger vein ID system in 2005. The technology is ...
multifactor authentication (MFA)
27 Mar 2007
WORD - Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security system in which more than one form of authentication is implemented to verify the legitimacy of a transaction. In contrast, single factor authentication (SFA) involves only a ...
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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Biometrics: 
PKI and Digital Certificates, Tokens and Smart Cards, Two-Factor and Multifactor Authentication Strategy, Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO)


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