1. Friday, October 25, 2013
Biometrics: The Ultimate Identifier
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Lightning Talk: Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference

2. 1
Highlights
 Introduction
 What are Biometrics
 How Are They Used
 Engineering Influence
 Future of Biometrics
 Questions and References

3. 2
Introduction
 Stephanie Salas-Snyder
– Human Factors Engineer at Booz Allen for 5 years
– SWE Member for 8 years – South Ohio Section
 Alrue Callands
– Information Security Specialist at Booz Allen for 6 years
– SWE Member for 3 years – Baltimore Washington Section
 Booz Allen Hamilton
– Booz Allen is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, employs more than 23,000 people.
– Booz Allen Hamilton has the experience, knowledge, and capabilities in the Biometrics
field—technology, strategy policy, research, standardization—to deliver the most effective
solutions for our clients
– For over a decade, Booz Allen’s high standing as a business and an employer has been
recognized by dozens of organizations and publications, including Fortune, Working Mother,
G.I. Jobs, and DiversityInc.
– Supports SWE as a Corporate Sponsor, Corporate Partnership Council Member, volunteers
at the local, regional and Society level though dedicated employees.

4. 3
What Are Biometrics
 Biometrics
– A measurable biological and behavioral characteristic that can be used for automated
recognition
– Two-way authentication method
 Examples
– Fingerprints
– Iris recognition
– Face recognition
– Voice recognition
– Keystroke recognition
– Gait recognition

5. 4
How Are Biometrics Used
 Biometrics applications consist of
– Physical and logical access control panels
– Smart cards
– Smart phones
– Passports
 Privacy Concerns
 Prevents
– Identity theft
– Unauthorized access
 Assist with
– Criminal investigations
– Security

6. 5
How Does Engineering Influence The Design Of
Biometrics?
 User-centric design
– Develop a task analysis
– Intuitive user interface
 Decision algorithms
– Computer programming
– Biometrics system testing and evaluation
 Systems Engineering approach
– Consider all elements of the system
 User
 Operator
 Biometric System
 Environment

7. 6
Future Of Biometrics
 Next generation Biometric identification
 DNA Biometrics
 Identity management
 Information exchange
 iPhone 5s – just the beginning

8. 7
References
For more information about the Booz Allen Capability Offerings in the area of Biometrics and
Integrated Identity please visit: http://www.boozallen.com/biometrics
Also download the Booz Allen Biometrics
Slick Sheet and Biometric Opportunities
Map on the SWE website
1. http://www.planetbiometrics.com/technology-news/
2. IEEE Certified Biometrics Professional Learning System (2010)
3. Human Factors Engineering of Software User Interfaces (HFES 200)
4. http://www.biometrics.org/standards.php

9. 8
QUESTIONS? Contact Us
Visit us at the Booz Allen Booth #444
http://www.boozallen.com/biometrics