Ashbourn Biometrics in the New World

The Cloud, Mobile Technology and Pervasive Identity
2014
ISBN: 978-3-319-04159-9
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 236 Seiten, eBook

Biometrics in the New World takes a fresh look at biometrics and identity management within a fast-changing world.

The concept of biometric identity verification is revisited, including identity intelligence, federation and the use of third party infrastructure. Furthermore, the book examines some of the fundamentals of the technology which are often overlooked. However, the dialogue extends beyond technical considerations, and explores some of the broader societal and philosophical aspects surrounding the use of biometric applications, bringing this whole area into a new focus at a time.

Topics and features: presents a brief history of the development of biometrics, and describes some of the popularly held misconceptions surrounding the technology; investigates the challenges and possibilities of biometrics across third party infrastructures and on mobile computing devices; provides guidance on biometric systems design, stressing the importance of an end-to-end approach, together with the alignment with policy and operational procedures; explores the mechanisms necessary to enable identity intelligence, including logging mechanisms, data communications and data formats; discusses such usage issues as collaboration frameworks, and messaging and data translation; examines the impact of biometric technologies on society, for better and worse, covering issues of privacy and user factors; reviews the current situation in identity management and biometric technologies, and predicts where these trends may take us in the future.

This accessible and thought-provoking work is an essential guide for biometric systems integrators, professional consultancies, government agencies and other consumers of biometric technology. Academics interested in biometrics will also find the book to be a source of valuable insights, as will the casual reader.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ashbourn, Julian

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: An Introduction to BiometricsA Technology Overview: What Are Biometrics and How Do They Work?The Story So Far: How Biometrics Have Been Used To DateAssumptions and Misconceptions: Dispelling Popular MythsPart II: Application IssuesBiometrics in the Cloud: New Challenges for Identity ManagementMobile Biometrics: Challenges and ProbabilitiesBiometric Application Design: Application Design and Development IssuesBiometric Technology Issues: Existing Technical Challenges and IssuesPart III: Usage IssuesIdentity Intelligence: Intelligence and Identity ManagementCollaboration: International Coordination and CollaborationMessaging: Ideas for Messaging and Data TranslationManaging a PKI: Ideas for Secure CollaborationPart IV: Societal IssuesBiometrics in Society: Potential Benefits and IssuesPrivacy and Biometrics: The Reality With Regards Personal PrivacyEthics and Technology Usage: The Responsible Use of the TechnologyHuman Factors: Factors to Take Into ConsiderationPart V: Today and TomorrowImplementation Issues: Getting Started with BiometricsFutures: Likely Future TrendsConclusions: Conclusions from this WorkIllustrations: Illustrations Appertaining to the Text

Über Autor(innen)

Julian Ashbourn is an experienced and successful author on topics ranging from computer science and identity management through to geoscience and the natural sciences in general. His publications include the Springer titles Guide to Biometrics for Large-Scale Systems, Practical Biometrics, and BANTAM User Guide.