Security analysis for biometric data in ID documents

Sascha Schimke; Stefan Kiltz; Claus Vielhauer; Ton Kalker

doi:10.1117/12.585485

21 March 2005 Security analysis for biometric data in ID documents

Sascha Schimke, Stefan Kiltz, Claus Vielhauer, Ton Kalker

Proceedings Volume 5681, Security, Steganography, and Watermarking of Multimedia Contents VII; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.585485
Event: Electronic Imaging 2005, 2005, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

In this paper we analyze chances and challenges with respect to the security of using biometrics in ID documents. We identify goals for ID documents, set by national and international authorities, and discuss the degree of security, which is obtainable with the inclusion of biometric into documents like passports. Starting from classical techniques for manual authentication of ID card holders, we expand our view towards automatic methods based on biometrics. We do so by reviewing different human biometric attributes by modality, as well as by discussing possible techniques for storing and handling the particular biometric data on the document. Further, we explore possible vulnerabilities of potential biometric passport systems. Based on the findings of that discussion we will expand upon two exemplary approaches for including digital biometric data in the context of ID documents and present potential risks attack scenarios along with technical aspects such as capacity and robustness.

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Sascha Schimke, Stefan Kiltz, Claus Vielhauer, and Ton Kalker "Security analysis for biometric data in ID documents", Proc. SPIE 5681, Security, Steganography, and Watermarking of Multimedia Contents VII, (21 March 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.585485

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