Practical Biometrics: From Aspiration to Implementation

by Julian Ashbourn

Overview

This practically-focused text presents a hands-on guide to making biometric technology work in real-life scenarios. Extensively revised and updated, this new edition takes a fresh look at what it takes to integrate biometrics into wider applications. An emphasis is placed on the importance of a complete understanding of the broader scenario, covering technical, human and implementation factors. This understanding may then be exercised through interactive chapters dealing with educational software utilities and the BANTAM Program Manager. Features: provides a concise introduction to biometrics; examines both technical issues and human factors; highlights the importance of a broad understanding of biometric technology implementation from both a technical and operational perspective; reviews a selection of freely available utilities including the BANTAM Program Manager; considers the logical next steps on the path from aspiration to implementation, and looks towards the future use of biometrics in context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447168225
Publisher:	Springer London
Publication date:	06/02/2016
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2015
Pages:	163
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.01(d)

About the Author

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 Biometrics in the New World, Guide to Biometrics for Large-Scale Systems, and BANTAM User Guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Technical Factors.- Human Factors.- Implementation Factors.- Associated Utilities.- Using the BANTAM Program Manager.- Additional Considerations.- Futures.

Editorial Reviews

"Practical Biometrics" is "practical" in the truest sense of the word. Julian Ashbourn has a thorough understanding of biometric technology and the issues organizations need to address when they set out to deploy biometric-based security. He does an excellent job of communicating that knowledge and describing how BANTAM and Pentaksi, systems he developed, can be used to enhance the success of biometric implementations.", Judith Markowitz, President, J. Markowitz, Consultants, USA

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