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Security and Liveness, Overview

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The security of a biometric system may be understood to be its resistance to active attacks. Such attacks may be classified as presentation attacks (spoofing), in which the appearance of the biometric sample is physically changed or replaced; biometric processing attacks, in which an understanding of the biometric algorithm is used to cause incorrect processing and decisions; software and networking vulnerabilities based on attacks against the computer and networks on which the biometric systems run; and social and presentation attacks, in which the authorities using the systems are fooled. This entry presents an overview of the techniques used for classifying and assessing these threats. Additionally, newer biometric schemes, such as cancelable biometrics and biometric encryption, that are designed to counter these security threats are reviewed.

Introduction

Security must be defined in the context of an attacker. However, biometric systems, even when not under active...

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  1. Systems and Computer Engineering, Clarkson University, K1S 5B6, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Andy Adler

  2. Clarkson University, 2201 CAMP ANNEX, PO Box 5720, Potsdam, NY, USA

    Stephanie A. C. Schuckers

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  1. Center Biometrics Research & Security Nat'l. Lab of Pattern Recognition, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

    Stan Z. Li

  2. Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA

    Anil K. Jain

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Adler, A., Schuckers, S. (2014). Security and Liveness, Overview. In: Li, S., Jain, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27733-7_62-3

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