Biometrics in Identity Management

Modi, a biometrics technology specialist experienced in applied research and standards development, provides an extensive exploration of commercially available technologies used in identity management (IdM), the processes far beyond passwords and other identifiers typically used to confirm an individual's identity in what has become an increasingly complex digital world. Chapters cover topics such as technical evaluation fundamentals, fingerprint and face recognition, iris and hand geometry recognition, speaker and vascular recognition, dynamic signature verification, biometric standards and testing, designing and deploying biometric systems, security and privacy issues in biometric applications. Essentially, the author's intent is to bring research and actual practice together. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)