Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on ResearchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biometric identification
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Current and Future Applications of Biometric Technologies
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on ResearchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biometric identification
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Biometrics in Government Post - 9/11
Author: National Science National Science and Technology CouncilPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781505263138
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This book, prepared by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittee on Biometrics and Identity Management, documents key US Government initiatives to advance the science of biometrics and assesses their value in meeting critical operational needs. While federal efforts in biometric technologies predate the terrorist attacks of September 2001 by several decades, this report focuses on progress made since then. Working through the NSTC, and in cooperation with the academic and industrial research communities, agencies embarked on a multi-year initiative to advance the capabilities of biometric technologies. As capabilities advanced, agencies quickly incorporated them into their operational systems and then worked to develop government-wide policies on how to use biometrics to support missions against known and suspected terrorists, while simultaneously enhancing privacy protection for US Citizens and foreign visitors. By developing a common planning focus for departments and agencies we have advanced the technology and its operational implementation at a far greater pace than would have been possible otherwise. Today, federal agencies are using biometrics to enhance security and operational efficiency throughout the nation, at the borders and in the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq. Their continued efforts to meet the ongoing needs outlined in The National Biometrics Challenge will ensure even greater successes in the future.
Summary of a Workshop on the Technology, Policy, and Cultural Dimensions of Biometric Systems
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309101255
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Biometricsâ€"the use of physiological and behavioral characteristics for identification purposesâ€"has been promoted as a way to enhance security and identification efficiency. There are questions, however, about, among other issues, the effectiveness of biometric security measures, usability, and the social impacts of biometric technologies. To address these and other important questions, the NRC was asked by DARPA, the DHS, and the CIA to undertake a comprehensive assessment of biometrics that examines current capabilities, future possibilities, and the role of the government in their developments. As a first step, a workshop was held at which a variety of views about biometric technologies and systems were presented. This report presents a summary of the workshop's five panels: scientific and technical challenges; measurement, statistics, testing, and evaluation; legislative, policy, human, and cultural factors; scenarios and applications; and technical and policy aspects of information sharing. The results of this workshop coupled with other information will form the basis of the study's final report.
Advancements in Smart Card and Biometric Technology
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and the CensusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The National Biometrics Challenge
Author: National Science National Science and Technology CouncilPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781505263664
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
The NSTC Subcommittee on Biometrics prepared and published the original National Biometrics Challenge in August 2006. That report identified key challenges in advancing biometrics development. It was based upon analysis of the unique attributes of biometrics, the market forces and societal issues driving implementation of biometrics and the advances required for next-generation capabilities. A further prioritization was done within the Subcommittee, and the top third of priorities received about 83 percent of Federal funding. During the last five years, evolving mission needs, coupled with advances in technology, have necessitated a new look at research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) priorities. This 2011 update to the Challenge examines the many advances made as government, academia and the private sector responded to the - challenge issued in 2006. It further delineates some of the complex issues that, five years later, have yet to be fully addressed. It acknowledges that the understanding of requirements has increased with experience while the advance of technology raises capabilities and expectations. Government and industry have a common challenge to provide robust identity management tools and to deploy those tools intelligently to meet national and international needs. Collaboration among the biometrics community - government, industry and academia - on these common challenges remains essential.
Technology for Secure Identity Documents
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and ProcurementPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Identity Management Task Force Report 2008 (Black and White)
Author: National Science National Science and Technology CouncilPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781506081533
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Task Force was chartered to study federal IdM over a six-month period, with a broad range of representation from different government missions, and was given three primary tasks:* Provide an assessment of the current state of IdM in the U.S. government;* Develop a vision for how IdM should operate in the future;* Develop first-step recommendations on how to advance toward this vision.The Task Force undertook two overlapping approaches to determine the current state of IdM in the U.S. government, a detailed assessment of publicly available Privacy Impact Assessments and an OMB-issued survey to the Federal Chief Information Officers' Council. The combined analysis showed that there are more than 3,000 systems within the U.S. government that utilize Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and the vast majority of these were designed and aremanaged independently from one another. These facts contribute to several issues with the current state:
IDs -- Not That Easy
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030908430X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
IDsâ€"Not That Easy highlights some of the challenging policy, procedural, and technological issues presented by nationwide identity systems. In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, nationwide identity systems have been proposed to better track the movement of suspected terrorists. However, questions arise as to who would use the system and how, if participation would be mandatory, the type of data that would be collected, and the legal structures needed to protect privacy. The committee's goal is to foster a broad and deliberate discussion among policy-makers and the public about the form of nationwide identity system that might be created, and whether such a system is desirable or feasible.
Biometrics in Identity Management
Author: Shimon K. ModiPublisher: Artech House
ISBN: 1608070182
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
In todayOCOs digital infrastructure we have to interact with an increasing number of systems, both in the physical and virtual world. Identity management (IdM) -- the process of identifying an individual and controlling access to resources based on their associated privileges -- is becoming progressively complex. This has brought the spotlight on the importance of effective and efficient means of ascertaining an individualOCOs identity. Biometric technologies like fingerprint recognition, face recognition, iris recognition etc. have a long history of use in law enforcement applications and are now transitioning towards commercial applications like password replacements, ATM authentication and others.This unique book provides you with comprehensive coverage of commercially available biometric technologies, their underlying principles, operational challenges and benefits, and deployment considerations. It also offers a look at the future direction these technologies are taking. By focusing on factors that drive the practical implementation of biometric technologies, this book serves to bridge the gap between academic researchers and industry practitioners. This book focuses on design, development, and deployment issues related to biometric technologies, including operational challenges, integration strategies, technical evaluations of biometric systems, standardization and privacy preserving principles, and several open questions which need to be answered for successful deployments."
Identity Management Task Force Report 2008 (Color)
Author: National Science and Technology CouncilPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781506081557
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Task Force was chartered to study federal IdM over a six-month period, with a broad range of representation from different government missions, and was given three primary tasks: Provide an assessment of the current state of IdM in the U.S. government; Develop a vision for how IdM should operate in the future; Develop first-step recommendations on how to advance toward this vision. The Task Force undertook two overlapping approaches to determine the current state of IdM in the U.S. government, a detailed assessment of publicly available Privacy Impact Assessments and an OMB-issued survey to the Federal Chief Information Officers' Council. The combined analysis showed that there are more than 3,000 systems within the U.S. government that utilize Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and the vast majority of these were designed and are managed independently from one another. These facts contribute to several issues with the current state: "