Biometrics

In recent decades, biometrics has played a crucial role in the advancement of payment systems and identity authentication from the banking to healthcare industries. This technology has evolved into a crucial instrument for safeguarding and securing financial transactions, spanning from its initial applications, such as utilizing fingerprints for personal identification, to contemporary advancements in facial and voice recognition technologies. In 2019, various biometric technologies in non-financial industries increased significantly, primarily due to the growth of online payments. In addition, it was the most important year for the industry in terms of harmonizing the Big Data market. As a result, biometrics has gained wide acceptance in a variety of sectors, including banking, mobile payments, IT security, tourism, and even healthcare. Companies are increasingly embracing biometrics as an additional layer of security and convenience for their customers, providing an enhanced user experience and reducing the risk of fraud and phishing. Biometrics is expected to continue to evolve and challenge existing barriers. With the emergence of technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and behavior-based biometric recognition, the biometrics landscape is undergoing a major transformation that can be applied to different economic sectors beyond those discussed above. These new directions offer exciting opportunities to enhance security and authentication while adapting to changing consumer needs. This book provides a comprehensive overview of biometrics, including its theoretical foundations and practical applications, and offers valuable insights into its relevance and impact on various sectors of society. It provides readers with a comprehensive view of how biometrics can shape future solutions that are secure, user focused, and technologically advanced. The first part discusses the fundamentals and applications of biometric technology. The second part discusses the challenges and future of biometric technologies.