Samir Nanavati, Michael Thieme, Raj Nanavati
ISBN: 0-471-09945-7
Paper
320 pages
April 2002

Biometrics are automated technologies that measure the human body (finger print, voice, eyes) to verify identity. Biometrics have long captured the imaginations of sci-fi fans, but has just begun to see widespread deployment. Biometric technologies are already widely deployed in FBI, and law enforcement systems, and in banking and finance. Networks, Internet, and e-commerce applications are the next wave. For example, IT groups commonly report that up to 50% of help desk calls are for forgotten or expiring passwords. By eliminating the need for end-user passwords using biometric fingerprint verification, you can reduce the number of calls to your IT help desk and lower your network administration costs.