Biometrics

 What are biometrics?

The technical definition of a biometric is ‘the identifying information of an individual based on their physical or behavioral traits’. Biometrics refers to any unique component that distinguishes one person from another. In the context of the Internet, these traits can be physiological data such as fingerprints, iris scans, and facial recognition.


We have collected some of the most useful websites and apps that rose to prominence in recent years that provide educational websites on biometrics. Developers created apps and websites to help people stay secure on the web, but their features were taken advantage of by fraudsters. Here you can find information to learn about biometrics, where to get certified, and tips on how to stay safe online.

The following list includes some of the most popular sites that provide educational material on biometrics:

1- Biometrics Development Center

2- Biometric Solutions Blog

3- Biometric Institute

4- Androidbiometric.org Blog

5- MobiDev Blog (Developers)

6- Mobile Security Experts – Tutorials & Resources (Reference)



Fingerprint recognition is a popular biometric method due to its low cost and ease of implementation. However, its use is not limited to personal computers and smart phones; in 2011, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a grant to the University of Southern California (USC), which plans to use fingerprint recognition technology for security in airports. The DHS grant will go towards developing a solution that share information about people trying to gain access to secure areas like airports.


Fingerprint readers have been tested at hundreds of ‘hot spots’ throughout the country, including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the Washington-Dulles International Airport. The DHS has been distributing kits that include fingerprint readers to other countries as well; these kits have even been shown at past security conferences. DHS research has found airports to be one of the most secure areas that fingerprint readers would be useful.


Fingerprint readers have been widely used in other areas as well. One example is the corporate world, where they are used to access company databases and to verify the identity of employees entering buildings. Also, banks and other organizations often use fingerprint readers for additional security when entering their facilities.


Biometric data may have some advantages over other security features, such as keypads or tokens.

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