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We have published a wide array of articles and whitepapers, both on Biometrics and E-Commerce Security. The following is a sampling of what we have written.

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"Multimodal Biometric Systems-An Update"

This article covers:
1. Unimodal versus Multimodal Biometric Solutions;
2. Applications of Multimodal Biometric Solutions (focusing upon Physical Access Entry, Logical Access, Time and Attendance);
3. Considerations and Strategic Benefits

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"The Perception Of Biometrics In The United States"

This whitepaper is a joint effort between BiometricNews.net and M2SYS, LLC, based out of Atlanta, GA. It covers:
1. The Issues Surrounding Privacy Rights;
2. The Fear of Biometric Information and Misuse of Data;
3. The Lack of Standards for Biometrics;
4. The Fear of The National ID Card;
5. The Lack of Training and Support for Biometrics;
6. The Perceived Costs and Expenses Associated with Biometrics

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Also, this white paper can be downloaded here, at the website of M2SYS. Be sure to click on the "U.S. Biometrics" tab.

"Keystroke Recognition"

This article covers:
1. How Keystyroke Recognition works;
2. The Strengths and Weaknesses of Keystroke Recognition

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"Biometric Technologies of the Future"

This article covers:
1. Gait Recognition;
2. Earlobe Recognition;
3. DNA Recognition

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"Signature Recognition"

This article covers:
1. The Science and Processes of Signature Recognition;
2. The Strengths and Weaknesses of Signature Recognition;
3. Signature Recognition in Practice

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"Multimodal Biometric Solutions"

This article covers:
1. An Introduction to Multimodal Security Systems;
2. Evaluating A Multimodal System - Evaluation Issues;
3. Implications of Multimodal Biometric Security

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"Retinal Recognition"

This article covers:
1. The Anatomy and the Uniqueness of the Retina;
2. The Technology Behind Retinal Recognition;
3. Causes of Problems (Errors) and Biometric Performance Standards;
4. Retinal Recognition Applications

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"An Introduction To Biometrics"

This article covers:
1. A Definition of Biometrics;
2. A Brief Review of the Major Biometric Technologies;
3. The Differences Between Behavioral and Physical Biometrics;
4. A Review of the Major Biometric Concepts

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"How Security Policy Affects The Safety & Security Of A Business"

This article covers:
1. Importance Of A Security Policy;
2. Defining Security Risk;
3. Risk Assessment Analysis And Risk Categories;
4. Defining Security Policy, Security Standards, And Security Guidelines;
5. Components Of The Security Policy Model;
6. Physical Security;
7. Logical Security;
8. Security Awareness, Training, and Compliance;
9. Disaster Recovery and Contigency Planning

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"An Application of Biometric Technology: Facial Recognition"

This article covers:
1. How Facial Recognition Technology Works;
2. The Application Environments for Facial Recognition System Applications;
3. The Various Facial Recognition Technologies;
4. The Privacy Issues Involved

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"Business and Technical Factors To Be Taken Into Consideration Before Implementing A Biometric System At Your Place Of Business"

This article covers:
1. The Factors That Need To Be Taken Into Consideration;
2. Biometric Performance Standards and Metrics;
3. Other Biometric System Considerations

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"An Application Of Biometric Technology: Fingerprint Recognition"

This article covers:
1. The Science Behind Fingerprint Recognition

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"The Human Factors Involved When Implementing A Biometric System-Part I"

This article covers:
1. The Privacy Rights Issues Involved;
2. Other Social Issues Involved With Biometric Systems

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"The Human Factors Involved When Implementing A Biometric System-Part II"

This article covers:
1. The Issues With Biometric Templates and other Biometric Processes;
2. Release of Biometric Data To Third Parties;
3. The Mathematical Algorithms Associated With A Biometric System;
4. The Issues With Physical Contact With A Biometric System;
5. The Importance Of An End User Training Program;
6. The Other Issues Involved With A Biometric System

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"The Role Of Biometric Technology and Single Sign On Solutions As An Alternative To Passwords At Your Place Of Business"

This article covers:
1. The Importance Of Information In Business;
2. The Role Of Biometric Technology And Single Sign On Solutions;
3. An Example Of The Benefits And Advantages To Be Gained By Single Sign On Solutions

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"An Application Of Biometric Technology: Voice Recognition"

This article covers:
1. How Voice Recognition Works;
2. The Applications Of Voice Recognition Systems

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"Threats To E-Commerce Servers-Part I"

This article covers:
1. An Overview of E-Commerce;
2. The Security Issues With E-Commerce - The Human Element;
3. The Threats Posed To E-Commerce Servers;
4. Malicious Code Attacks - Viruses and Worms;
5. Malicious Code Attacks - Trojan Horses;
6. Malicious Code Attacks - Logic Bombs;
7. Transmission Threats - Denial Of Service Attacks;
8. Transmission Threats - Ping Of Death;
9. Transmission Threats - SYN Flooding;
10. Threats To Your E-Commerce Customers - Phishing Attacks;
11. Other Threats Posed to E-Commerce Customers - Data Packet Sniffing;
12. Other Threats Posed to E-Commerce Customers - IP Spoofing;
13. Other Threats Posed to E-Commerce Customers - Port Scanning;
14. Other Threats Posed to E-Commerce Customers - Trapdoors/Backdoors

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"Threats To E-Commerce Servers-Part II"

This article covers:
1. Solutions To Threats From A Wireless Perspective;
2. Solutions To Threats From A Wireless Perspective - The Data Packet;
3. Threats From Wireless - Social Engineering And Man In The Middle Attacks;
4. A Solution: Authentication - The Use Of Secure Sockets Layer;
5. A Solution: Encryption - The Use Of Secure Shell;
6. A Solution: Tunneling - The Use Of Virtual Private Networks;
7. Solutions To Threats From A Hard Wired Perspective;
8. A Solution: - The Use Of Firewalls;
9. A Solution: - The Use Of Routers;
10. A Solution: - The Use Of Network Intrusion Devices

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"The Trend Towards The Use Of Open Source Software In E-Commerce: Technical And Business Implications"

This article covers:
1. A Formal Definition Of Open Source Software;
2. A History Into The Creation Of Linux, Apache, And The Other SQL Databses (PostgreSQL and My SQL);
3. A History Into The Creation And Development Of Linux;
4. A History Into The Creation And Development Of Apache;
5. A Review of PostgreSQL and MySQL;
6. The Advantages And Disadvantages of Open Source Software;
7. The Advantages of Open Source Software;
8. The Disadvantages of Open Source Software;
9. The Trends Towards Using Open Source Software

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"Identity Theft In E-Commerce"

This article covers:
1. A Formal Definition Of Identity Theft, And The Need To Be Proactive In Protecting Your Identity;
2. Real World Examples Of Identity Theft;
3. A Case OF ID Theft: Stolen Credit Card Information;
4. A Case OF ID Theft: Missing Customer Information;
5. A Case OF ID Theft: Missing Employee Data;
6. A Case OF ID Theft: Missing Customer Usernames and Passwords;
7. A Case OF ID Theft: Missing Database Information;
8. Where Identity Theft Can Occur;
9. Social Engineering;
10. Dumpster Diving;
11. Phishing;
12. Internet Access: Malware, Adware, and Spyware;
13. Wireless Technology;
14. Wireless Network Sniffers;
15. Rogue Wireless Access Points;
16. Wardriving;
17. Pharming;
18. Shoulder Surfing;
19. Skimming;
20. How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft (25 Suggestions)

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