Biometrics Technology

Abstract

In the aftermath of the terrorism attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States realized the risk that terrorism posed to its sovereignty, peace, and way of life. This Strategy Research Project contends that biometrics technology, once fully implemented as a deterrent, will safeguard and secure key U.S. infrastructure, networks, and platforms against the threat of terrorism. This paper examines the use of biometrics technology in an era of Department of Defense (DoD) transformation and downsizing. The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of biometrics to DoD given current fiscal constraints and budgetary concerns. The paper will examine several of today's most utilized biometric techniques from their inception to their more recent employment. The paper concludes with recommendations for senior Army leaders to consider as they employ biometrics in the defense of the nation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 13, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561239

Entities

People

  • Rodney E. Garfield

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biometric Security
  • Biometrics
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Infrastructure
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Government
  • United States Strategic Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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