Transcript BIOMETRICS: Libraries have begun to see the value of

BIOMETRICS: Libraries have
begun to see the value of
biometrics.
M.G. SELVI
Technical Officer
Center of Advanced Study in
Crystallography and Biophysics,
University of Madras.
INTRODUCTION
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Biometrics is the
Science and
Technology of
Measuring and
Analyzing Biological
data.
It is an Automated Method of recognizing a person
based on a
Physiological or
Behavioral characteristics
The Features measured are,
face
finger print
hand geometry
hand writing
iris
voice
blood vessels in the retina
coloration in the cornea of the eye
DNA from tissue samples
Biometric-Based Authentication
Dr. S.R. RANGANATHAN, Father of
Library Science said, “ The Right Book to
the Right Reader at the Right Time ”
 At present distinguishing “The Right
Person” from an imposter is the key to
security and trust.
 Biometric based solution provide
 Personal data privacy
 Confidential financial transaction
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Biometric-base authentication
applications include
Workstation
 Network and Domain access
 Single Sign-on
 Application logon
 Data Protection
 Remote access to resources
 Transaction security and
 Web security.
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Biometric Device – Fingerprint
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Finger Print is
 not easily
borrowed,
 lost
 stolen
 forgotten
 falsified or
 guessed.
Biometrics and Libraries
In libraries, finger print
identification has the additional benefits
of
oConvenience
oCustomer confidence
oPrevent theft and vandalism
oPrevent unauthorized &
fraudulent use
oImproves safety
oAccuracy and
oSecurity
Biometric Finger Scanners
It consists of
o A reader or scanning
device
o Software that converts the
scanned information into
Digital form and compares
match points
o A Database that stores the
Biometric data for
comparison
Biometric System
Finger print identification
process consists of two
essential procedures
 Enrollment
 Authentication
No person’s finger prints
are identical to those of
another individual!
Comparison for identification
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A Verification System
It conducts a one-toone comparison (1:1)
to determine whether
the identity is true.
eg. Accessing an online
secure data source.
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An Identification
System
It conducts a one-tomany (1:N)
comparison to
establish a subject’s
identity.
eg.Front counter
check-in
Benefits of Biometrics in
Libraries
From LIBRARY POINT OF VIEW
 Recurring cost for Library card eliminated
 Easy and foolproof verification of end user
 Rack management for book retrieval
 Dynamic & easy searching of books
 Online budget and account maintenance
 Instant reports
 No misuse of authority
 Full inventory control
From Student/ Member point of view
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Problems due to library card will be
eliminated.
No misuse of library card is possible due
to fingerprint.
Searching of complete library on a
fingertip without scanning whole manual
register.
No time wastage in issuing/returning of
books
Control in Library Internet Access, Self
check out systems and Electronic media
control (DVDs, CDs).
Diagram explaining biometric needs
for employees & members in
libraries
MEMBER – I.D. Theft
Prevention for Employees
and Members
TIME – Employee Time and
Attendance
ACCESS – Interior and/or
Exterior Door Access
CENTRAL SERVER
AND
MANAGER
EMPLOYEES
MEMBERS
TELLER – File Cabinet and
Drawer Access
NON-MEMBERS
PASSWORD – Password management &
Control for Computers,Websites,
Application & Corporate Networks
BIOMETRICS IN PC ACCESS, NETWORK
ACCESS, PASSWORD ELIMINATION IN
LIBRARIES
Protects individual PCs and Network Access.
Reduce IT helpdesks calls for password resets.
Authenticate who is accessing what PC, Network,
and application with exceptional accuracy.
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Associate a single fingerprint with as many or as
few passwords or PINs on a system. Single sign or
convenience for application and websites.
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Logon automatically without having to type in
another password.
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Eliminate the security risks of written down
passwords.
Protects passwords from most key logging
viruses.
Prevent stolen or Borrowed passwords.
Easy to use and enroll fingerprint profiles.
Easy installation.
Web-Based Biometric Authentication System
(WBAS)
The authentication can be done by:
 Fingerprint only (needs a
fingerprint reader)
 Face only (needs a
webcam/camera)
 Fingerprint and Face (needs a
fingerprint reader and a
webcam/camera)
Biometrics and smart card system
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Biometrics add an additional
layer of security to a smart
card system
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Smart cards provide the
“something you have”factor.
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The “Something you know”is
usually a PIN
Integrating a finger print
scanner into a smart card reader
increases security by adding
“something you are”
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Biometrics in INDIA
India which is perpetually under the
threat of terrorism and security
breach, is gearing up to adopt various
biometric methods.
It is used in
•Defense and Security Industry
•Police Administration
•Finance Ministry (PANs)
•Home Affairs (IDs)
•Libraries
BIOMETRICS INDIA EXPO 2007:
The First International Conference
and Exhibition of Biometric Technologies
and Applications will be held at PRAGATI
MAIDAN, NEW DELHI, September 1315, 2007.
CONCLUSION
Technology is growing rapidly, but at the
same time security breaches and transaction
frauds are also in the increase world over. All
agencies including Libraries who are in need
of security, surveillance and safety have to
adopt biometrics.
“THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON WHAT WE
DO IN THE PRESENT”
-MAHATMA GANDHI
Let us hope for a safe and secure future!
Thank you,