Get advice from the experts on biometrics technology and security. Learn about several biometric authentication devices and methods -- fingerprint and iris scanners, facial recognition -- that can be used for secure user access and how to implement them.
David Griffeth, featured expert Vice President of Business Line Integration, RBS Citizens Bank ASK A QUESTION
Pre-boot biometric user authentication tools and strategies
08 Sep 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Thinking about implementing biometric fingerprint readers for authentication? Learn what to look for in user authentication tools and how to be sure they're compatible with the OS.
Apple iPhone app could boost two-factor
SearchSecurity.com | 03.10.2009 OPINION - IT costs and user acceptance has hindered deployments of two-factor authentication. But a new Apple iPhone application could increase use once available for other smartphones.
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.
Exploring authentication methods: How to develop secure systems
SearchSecurity.com | 11 Nov 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Discover authentication options and learn how to implement, maintain and secure methods of authentication, such as biometrics and smartcards to avoid breaches and protect data.
Future authentication technologies: How to choose the right product
SearchSecurity.com | 16 May 2007 IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT SECURITY SCHOOL - In this Identity and Access Management Security School lesson, Burton Group's Mark Diodati explores innovative and cost-effective user-based authentication technologies.
Identity and access management final exam
16 Aug 2006 IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT SECURITY SCHOOL - Find out how much you learned in Identity and Access Management Security School and the areas where you need to focus more attention.
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Vein-reading biometrics popping up in health care, financials
Information Security Magazine | 17 Feb 2009 COLUMNS - Health care facilities, along with financial institutions, are prime market targets for vein-reading technology, the latest in biometric applications.
DigitalPersona Workstation Pro and Server for Biometric Authentication
Information Security Magazine | 01 Mar 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - This review evaluates DigitalPersona Pro, a single sign-on (SSO) software suite that allows an enterprise to replace passwords with biometric fingerprint readers or provide dual-factor authentication.
Biometrics
Information Security Magazine | 01 Jun 2006 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - BioPassword's BioPassword Internet Edition
password hardening
23 Jun 2008 WORD - Password hardening is any one of a variety of measures taken to make it more difficult for an intruder to circumvent the
authentication process. Password hardening may take the form of multifactor authentication, by adding ...
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 ...
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