Knowledge of biometrics is not enough; security companies must invest in offering a wider portfolio

IIPM PUBLICATION

The next time when you are paying a bill at the local grocers, just show your finger. And it’ll work; you’d not get thrown out! Well, that’s IF you are paying through biometric systems that might be in place. Yes, there’s actually a system that scans and verifies one’s fingerprint and then automatically authenticates the requested debit/credit charge. But such applications are just the tip of the iceberg. Biometric technology actually dates back to the 14th century when the Chinese used hand and feet prints of their off spring to identify them. It’s a method that, just like the computer reads binary code, measures physical attributes. Even one’s passport carries biometric data. The hair, face, eyes are all visible on the card….

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Source :- IIPM Editorial, 2006