An Analysis of Biometric Technology as an Enabler to Information Assurance

Abstract

The use of and dependence on, Information technology (IT) has grown tremendously in the last two decades. Still, some believe the United States is only in the infancy of this growth. This explosive growth has opened the door to capabilities that were only dreamed of in the past. As easy as it is to see how advantageous this technology is, it also is clear that with its advantages come distinct responsibilities and new problems that must be addressed. For instance, the minute one begins using information processing systems, the world of information assurance (IA) becomes far more complex. As a result, the push for better IA is necessary. To reach this increased level of IA, a further dependence on technology has developed. As an example, the field of biometrics has matured and has become an enabler to the U.S. Department of Defense IA model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA434466

Entities

People

  • Darren A. Deschaine

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Authentication
  • Automated Speech Recognition
  • Biometric Security
  • Biometrics
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computer Crime
  • Cybersecurity
  • Department Of Defense
  • Identification Systems
  • Information Assurance
  • Information Operations
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Security
  • Security Personnel
  • United States

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