ISO 19092-1 Financial Services - Biometrics - Part 1: Security framework, is an
ISO standard
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and describes the adequate information management security controls and the proper procedures for using
biometrics
Biometrics are body measurements and calculations related to human characteristics. Biometric authentication (or realistic authentication) is used in computer science as a form of identification and access control. It is also used to identify i ...
as an authentication mechanism for secure remote electronic access or local physical access controls for the
financial and other critical infrastructure industries.
The standard also provides a useful tutorial on biometric systems and technology, describes the physical security requirements of
biometric devices, the minimal content for
Biometric Policy (BP) and
Biometric Practice Statements (BPS), and secure event journal content for review and audit of biometric systems.
It is followed by
ISO 19092 Financial Services - Biometrics - Part 2: Message syntax and cryptographic requirements.
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