biometrics and face identification

biometrics

The identification of persons on the basis of biometric data is a promising approach for authentication of individuals.
Biometrics offers in addition to or as replacements for traditional methods such as PIN / password card or other token, because the physical properties as opposed to knowledge elements are personal property and not only indirectly but directly personal.
Introduction to the basic functioning of biometrics.
Biometrics in the sense used here in general, the automated recognition of individuals based on their physical characteristics is to be understood. The BSI as an IT security service provider of the federal deal, however not with biometrics in a broader sense, covering all areas of life sciences, which are obtained by means of empirical research findings on medical, biological, psychological, or ecological relationships.
From the perspective of IT security, the main topic of the BSI, are in the consideration of biometrics, especially the aspects of recognition performance and safety is important. Important conditions, such as acceptance and usability as well as legal principles are also the comprehensive examination.
On the following pages to find these areas in addition to general information about biometrics concrete findings from projects that the BSI has performed. Here the emphasis is on scientific studies on specific aspects of the various biometric methods (eg BioFace and BioFinger). In addition, the BSI leads through field studies that deal with fundamental issues