Online Class: Introduction to Biometric Authentication
Cost: $300.00
Time: 2.5 hours
Instructor: Anil Jain

This course is a series of four modules by Dr. Anil Jain, of Michigan State University, an acknowledged expert in the field. The course offers comprehensive insight into biometric technologies as applied to security situations. This four module course is offered as one course (about 2.5 hours).
Focus and Features:
Module 1 - Introduction to Biometric Identification, System Design and Performance Assessment (43 minutes)
This module discusses what biometrics are, biometric applications, biometric technologies, how to design a biometric system, and how to evaluate performance. Case studies in biometrics using fingerprints, face, hand, iris, and voice recognition are demonstrated.

Module 2 – Fingerprint and Face Recognition (50 minutes)

This module addresses the design of the biometric systems which use fingerprints and face recognition. The strengths, limitations, and appropriate implementation of each system is covered in detail.

Module 3 - Hand Geometry, Iris, Voice, and Multi-modal Biometrics (36 minutes)

This module addresses design of the biometric systems which use the three remaining biometrics: hand geometry, iris, and voice, as well as multi-modal biometrics. The strengths, limitations, and appropriate implementation of each system is covered in detail.

Module 4 – Data Encryption and Security (22 minutes)

This module addresses several important issues: integrity and security of the biometric data, limitations for biometrics, and privacy concerns.

Prerequisites:
Enterprise User Authentication Course; User Authorization Course completion or equivalent knowledge will also be useful.

Learning Level:
Intermediate Level Technical Concepts
Who Should Attend: This series of courses is intended for department, division and executive IT managers who need new knowledge to critically appraise biometric systems and alternatives, as well as intelligently develop, implement and sustain such systems.
What You Will Learn:
Biometric applications and technologies
How to design a biometric system
How to evaluate performance

The strengths, limitations, and appropriate implementation of fingerprint and face recognition systems

The strengths, limitations, and appropriate implementation of hand geometry, iris, and voice, as well as multi-modal biometric systems

How to assess the integrity and security of the biometric data, limitations for biometrics, and privacy concerns.