Current Use of User Authentication

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Abstract

Information security has become increasingly important as technology integrates into our everyday lives. In the past 10 years, computing-based technology has ­permeated every aspect of our lives from desktop computers, laptops and mobile phones to satellite navigation, MP3 players and game consoles. Whilst the motivation for keeping systems secure has changed from the early days of mainframe systems and the need to ensure reliable audits for accounting purposes, the underlying requirement for a high level of security has always been present.

Keywords

Information Security Intrusion Detection System Biometric System False Acceptance Rate False Rejection Rate 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Centre for Security, Communications & Network Research (CSCAN)Plymouth UniversityPlymouthUK

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