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MCat: Security
Cat: Biometrics

Biometric identification refers to a technology that uses scanned graphical information from many sources for personal identification purposes. This would include: facial imaging, retinal scans, fingerprint scans, voice recognition, hand geometry identification, etc.

13 Resources
Biometric Consortium [20385] ?

Serves as the US Government's focal point for research & application of biometrics

Biometric Encryption [20377] ?

Types and uses of biometric encryption

Biometric ID Project Publications [19331] ?

Digital imaging fact sheets, legal precedents, privacy issues, etc.

Biometric Recognition: Security & Privacy Concerns [20381] ?

Issues that technologies like biometrics pose

Biometric Security - Authentication [11319] ?

Articles discuss biometrics as a layer of security protection

Biometric Technologies [20376] ?

The basics and much more

Biometrics - Basics [20380] ?

A definition and explanation of biometrics

Biometrics - USA Research [20378] ?

Biometrics-related activities of the Federal government

Biometrics 101 Tutorial [8190] ?

A high-level overview of biometric technologies

Facial Recognition Technology [pdf] [16191] ?

Background on this biometrics technology

Fingerprint Recognition Technology [8476] ?

Background information

How it Works: Biometric Security [4588] ?

Basic overview of the use of biometric security

Retinal Scan Technology [8319] ?

Helps you understand retina scan technology


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