Biometrics 101
Definition |
Why Use Biometrics? |
Some Types of Biometrics |
Some Basic Terms |
A Little Science |
Some Cultural and Social Issues
Welcome to the Biometrics 101 Tutorial.
This tutorial provides a high-level overview of biometric technologies, and is offered courtesy of the National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, DC.
BIMA is grateful to LTC Craig Kaucher for developing and presenting the content contained within this tutorial.
Note that this tutorial does not necessarily represent an official DoD position on biometric technologies or the implementation of such technologies. The cited advantages of using biometrics, and descriptions of certain modalities should not be construed as DoD policy or an endorsement of any given technology or implementation approach.
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