NCC Members have free access to this Guideline on the Principia website.

Biometrics are an up and coming authorisation mechanism, with use and confidence in the technology gradually becoming more widespread. That said, there are a number of issues which must be considered when planning a roll-out of biometric authentication in any environment. Issues such as cost, reliability and general practicality must all be considered before making the significant investment needed to use biometrics as a principal authentication mechanism.

These guidelines are intended to serve as a general introduction to some of the issues security designers and architects may encounter when considering a biometrics roll-out. While there are several sections, they are intended to be read completely so as to give a complete picture with regards to biometrics and their potential for your organisation.