Resumen de Beyond fingerprinting.

Rakesh K. Jain, Sharath Pankanti

• This article discusses the development of biometric scanning systems as a security measure for the prevention of identity theft. The use of fingerprint, iris, face and voice recognition systems to ensure security in schools, border security, and financial transactions is described. The risks of imperfect matching between scans and the possibility of security breaches due to fraud are noted. INSETS: BIOMETRICS IN ACTION;HOW THE METRICS MEASURE UP.