人脸市场需求及现状.pdfVIP

Biometrics: Security and Privacy Issues Come to a Head by: David Hochman Pages: 28-31; March, 2002 文章简介：本文介绍了生物识别技术的市场需求及现状、不同的识 别种类和采用生物识别技术时需要考虑的问题。 华安信达 Since September 11th and the Anthrax attacks the following month, employers have reacted to vulnerabilities in their contingency plans by focusing on increased security, both for physical and digital assets. Every day, seemingly, the media produces stories detailing risks to critical infrastructures; chemical transporters, nuclear power plants, mass transit stations, and communications hubs have all been singled out as especially ill-prepared for terrorist attacks. Industry pundits, watchdog groups, crusading politicians, and journalists, quick to call for sweeping policy changes and enhanced security, are sometimes equally quick to deride new security measures as cosmetic, PR-driven quick fixes that can potentially violate the rights of individuals. Based on the nature of terrorist attacks, which by definition are carried out by clandestine individuals, much emphasis has been placed on the need to better identify and authenticate those given access to critical infrastructures. A group of authentication methodologies known as biometrics is on the receiving end of much media attention recently. As with any new or emerging technology, the hype can be overwhelming, especially when big Wall Street money is involved. Biometrics companies stocks have seen some of the biggest gains in the security sector since the attacks. Investors speculate that biometric technologies will become crucial for security, both in the private and public sectors. In simple terms, biometrics is defined as any method, usually involving a device and/or software, that uses individuals’ physical (fingerprin