Biometrics can be defined by the level of participation the user needs to provide to be bio metrically calculated. User involvement with a biometric system falls into two categories:
1.
Passive biometrics
2.
Active biometrics
What Makes a
Good Bio metric?
A good biometric is defined in terms of:
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User reception
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easiness of use
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Technology expenses
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Deploy ability
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Invasiveness of the technology
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ripeness of the technology
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Time it takes for the user to become familiar
What Makes a
Good Biometric for Network Security?
A good biometric for network security would have the
following characteristics:
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Users willingly recognize the biometric device
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Users find it easy to use
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The total technology costs provide a suitable ROI
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The technology is deployable and supportable
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The technology is not invasive and requires the user
to actively submit to its use
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The technology is mature and reliable
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Users quickly become habituated to the device
Conclusion
There are two types of biometrics: active and
passive. An active biometric device will protect and enhance the
user's privacy. Beyond knowing whether or not a device is privacy-positive, it
must also be discerned if it is a good biometric device by using the following
quantifiable measurements:
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User acceptance
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Ease of use
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Technology costs
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Deployability
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Invasiveness of the technology
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Maturity of the technology
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Time it takes for the user to become habituated
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