Hi Abrahim,
You might want to look at Netnannys BioPassword developers tools.
Though not as advanced as a biomatrics reading device, this could add a bit
more challange to the authentication scheme. Take note I have only tried the
demo version and the results are "impressing"
Has anyone done any serious work with these tools.
Dilan
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> From: Jay D. Dyson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 4:08 AM
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> Subject: Re: Biometrics used for Authentication
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> On Sun, 19 May 2002, ABRAHAM AJI wrote:
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> > Is anybody having idea about a good biometric product in the market,
> > that can be used for authenticating users when they try to access
> > computers having critical information.
>
> Biometrics has some promise, but the technology is still far too
> green for serious application (regardless of what the market droids
> claim). Now don't get me wrong...biometrics used in concert with other
> verification technologies (login/pass challenge, armed guard with photo
> roster, et cetera) is good, but biometrics alone is a waste of money.
>
> And here's a bit of reading on the subject:
>
> Fun with Fingerprint Readers
> http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram-0205.html#5
>
> Biometrics: Truths and Fictions
> http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram-9808.html#biometrics
>
> - -Jay
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