BIOMETRICS
BY: WILLIAM C. NEWTON
SECR 5080
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………………………1
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………….2
3. ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………..3
4. HISTORY…………………………………………………………………………..4
5. TYPES OF BIOMETRICS………………………………………………………….6
6. FACIAL RECOGNITION…………………………………………………………..7
7. RETNA SCANNER………………………………………………………………….8
8. FINGERPRINT……………………………………………………………………….9
9. HANDPRINT…………………………………………………………………………9
10. VOICE AUTHENTICATION………………………………………………………10
11. AUTHENTICATION………………………………………………………………...11
12. SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………..11
13. REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………..12

ABSTRACT This paper previewed my research of biometrics from the early 500 BCs to the 21st century. Upon understanding some of the biometrics differences and earlier methods used, I think the world is definitely is a better place to live in, as well as a much safer world to be in. One example of how this was used to make the world a better place was where biometrics were used at the NFL Super Bowl game in Tampa, Florida. There are many different types and ways of using biometrics to prevent entry into certain places or even to catch criminals from further causing damage in society.

Biometrics is the overall study of measurable characteristics, specifically in computer security biometrics refers to the different authentication techniques that rely on measurable physical characteristics that can be automatically checked. The overall practice of distinguishing humans based on intrinsic physical or behavior traits goes back thousands of years. The purpose of this term paper is to review and analyze several different methods of biometrics, including the evolution and history of biometrics, the several different types of biometrics that currently exist and how each type is