Biometrics

MUST READ Identity and Access Management Security School SECURITY SCHOOL - This Security School explores critical topics related to helping security practitioners establish and maintain an effective identity and access management plan.

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BIOMETRICS EXPERTS
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	What are some good pre-boot biometric user authentication tools or strategies? 08 Sep 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Thinking about implementing biometric fingerprint readers for authentication? Learn what to look for in user authentication tools and how to be sure they're compatible with the OS.

	To what exactly would a request for biometric data from an insurance provider pertain? 04 Aug 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Biometric data serves only to verify identity. Identity and expert management expert Joel Dubin explains what an insurance company might want with biometric data.

	What are the possible benefits of microchip implants and RFID tags for employees? 04 Aug 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Though it may seem like a good idea to mark employees in high risk areas with implants or RFID tags, there are some serious security concerns to take into account.

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NEWS: 1 - 3 of 8

	Review: DigitalPersona offers solid biometric authentication Information Security magazine | 09 Mar 2007 ARTICLE - Review: Enterprises looking for a biometric single sign-on solution will like what DigitalPersona Pro offers.

	Security Bytes: Mac patch falls short of expectations SearchSecurity.com | 07 Mar 2006 ARTICLE - In other news, one hacker gains root access to a Mac while another shows how to compromise Microsoft Fingerprint Reader.

	RSA Conference 2006 SearchSecurity.com | 02.16.2006 CONFERENCE COVERAGE - Can't make it to RSA 2006? Check out our continuous coverage from the show floor.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 7

	Exploring authentication methods: How to develop secure systems SearchSecurity.com | 11 Nov 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Discover authentication options and learn how to implement, maintain and secure methods of authentication, such as biometrics and smartcards to avoid breaches and protect data.

	Spy vs. Spy Wiley | 20 Sep 2005 BOOK CHAPTER - Excerpt from Chapter 6 of Spies Among Us: How to Stop the Spies, Terrorists, Hackers, and Criminals You Don't Even Know You Encounter Every Day.

	Thwarting Hacker Techniques SearchSecurity.com | 17 Jun 2005 LEARNING GUIDE - This guide provides you with a plethora of tips, expert advice and Web resources that offer more in-depth information about hacker techniques and various tactics you can employ to protect your network.

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 2 of 2

	DigitalPersona Workstation Pro and Server 4.0 Product Review Information Security Magazine | 01 Mar 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Build your biometric authentication strategy with DigitalPersona Workstation Pro and Server. In this review learn about product installation, setup, workstation and server.

	Biometrics Information Security Magazine | 01 Jun 2006 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - BioPassword's BioPassword Internet Edition

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WHITE PAPERS

	Study Guide: Access Control Published by: Channel Media Group | 11 Nov 2008 WHITE PAPER - Find out how much you know about access control technologies and what you need to study up on with this quiz on access controls.

	City of Ulm Case Study Published by: FrontRange Solutions Inc | 24 Oct 2008 CASE STUDY - In this case study, the city of Ulm turned to Enteo v6 to rollout Windows Vista and applications on all clients. They found that with Ento v6 they used minimal effort and had a high degree of reliability.

	The 2008 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study Published by: ISC2 | 03 Jun 2008 WHITE PAPER - Information security professionals are facing a growing amount of pressure. This survey provides detailed insight into the important trends and opportunities emerging in the information security profession worldwide.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 24

	password hardening 23 Jun 2008 WORD - Password hardening is any one of a variety of measures taken to make it more difficult for an intruder to circumvent the authentication process. Password hardening may take the form of multifactor authentication, by adding ...

	keystroke dynamics 28 Apr 2008 WORD - Keystroke dynamics are the patterns of rhythm and timing created when a person types. Keystroke dynamics include: Overall speed Variations of speed moving between specific keys. Common errors. The length of time that ...

	finger vein ID 03 Apr 2008 WORD - Finger vein ID is a biometric authentication system that matches the vascular pattern in an individual's finger to previously obtained data. Hitachi developed and patented a finger vein ID system in 2005. The technology is ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Biometrics:  Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO), PKI and Digital Certificates, Tokens and Smart Cards, Two-Factor and Multifactor Authentication Strategy