Risk and Control of Biometric Technologies: A Security, Audit and Control Primer 

 

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The widespread use of biometrics increases the need for a set of commonly identified risks and security controls to ensure that biometric solutions are implemented, used and controlled properly.

This publication is intended to assist private and public sector senior management-CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, department/division heads worldwide, members of ISACA and other IT audit, security and control professionals-in their understanding, use and control of biometric technology. It provides:

  • Business drivers associated with biometrics
  • Current and future demand for biometric technology
  • Role and components of a biometric system
  • Processes involved in using a biometric system for security
  • Risks associated with biometrics
  • Security and audit considerations for protecting biometric systems
  • Self-assessment questionnaire