Biometrics: Identity Verification in a Networked World (Paperback)

~ (Author), Michael Thieme (Author), Raj Nanavati (Author) "Biometric technology is used for dozens of types of applications, ranging from modest (providing time and attendance functionality for a small company) to expansive (ensuring..." (more)
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“…particularly relevant…questions are raised and useful answers given…the material is extensive…substantial and well-researched material…” (Computer Bulletin, May 2003)

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An insight into the biometric industry and the steps for successful deployment
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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471099457
• ISBN-13: 978-0471099451
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,006,839 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Need to Know Security, April 2, 2002

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As a security professional, I encounter biometrics more and more in work. Increasingly, understanding biometrics is a must for anyone dealing with security. If you need a quick lesson in the basics, this is a great book to start with. A great overview focused on privacy, security, accuracy, system design, and user perceptions, this book also provides a sound evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of leading biometric technologies.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for info on biometrics, June 27, 2002

By	Ben Rothke "Author of 'Computer Security: 20 ... (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Since 9/11, biometrics security, once relegated only to pages in magazine such as Security Management, is now a prime-time subject. While biometrics is not the cure-all many have made it out to be, it is an important area within information security.
The Wiley Tech Brief Biometrics: Identity Verification in a Networked World is an in-depth (but not too overbearing) and effective introduction to biometrics The book gives the reader a solid base on what they need to know about the technology, the biometric industry and the many challenges involved with implementing a biometric solution.

The book is an in-depth look at biometrics, focused on critical issues such as accuracy, privacy, technology capabilities, and cost-effective deployment. The book shows why organizations are looking at biometrics for user and consumer authentication. The book provides a broad conceptual understanding biometrics, and ends with a look at the factors involved when designing and deploying biometric-based systems.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good intro, July 22, 2003

By	Jack Sinclair (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews

The guys from IBG (International Biometrics Group) did their best to create an introduction to biometrics and their applications.

I'd say they did a reasonable job. There's not many books out there, so if you want to dip your toes in the biometric waters, this might be a good place.