Biometrics goes far beyond facial recognition and an individual's fingerprint. It is a technology that involves security and innovation and results in a pattern identification solution that confirms a person's identity by combining biological and/or behavioral characteristics, with biometric characteristics. Biometric characteristics are a very convenient way to authenticate a person, as they have a high degree of security and cannot be stolen, forgotten, or lost. In any business sector where customer identification is part of everyday activities, such as in banking, financial services industries, healthcare, and telecommunications, biometrics significantly reduces the time consumed in identifying customers/members/patients or identity selection. Taking advantage of the relevance of Biometrics for technological advancement and digital transformation of the industrial sector, this micro-credential aims to qualify graduates for the implementation and use of biometrics systems in their various applications.
Biometry: The Next Generation of Security
Biometry: The Next Generation of Security
Description
This micro-credential aims to enable the learner to understand the scope of use of biometric authentication and to implement algorithms related to biometric identification. It is aimed at students who have completed a degree in computer engineering or a related field.
- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 29 February – 12 April 2024
- Study period
- 2 May – 24 May 2024
- Credits
- 3 ECTS
- Pace
- 20%
- Hosting university
- University of Aveiro
Learning outcomes
Understand Core Principles of Biometrics
Students will be able to explain the core principles of biometrics, including the underlying concepts and technologies.
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Analyze Modalities
After completing this course, the students will able to analyse different biometric modalities, evaluating their strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for various applications.
ESCO SKILLS
Evaluate Systems
Students will be able to evaluate biometric systems in terms of security, performance, and ethical considerations, identifying areas for improvement.
ESCO SKILLS
Apply Multimodal Biometrics
Students will be able to apply knowledge of multimodal biometrics to design and implement robust authentication systems, integrating multiple biometric modalities for enhanced accuracy and security.
ESCO SKILLS
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Information
Biometrics goes far beyond facial recognition and an individual's fingerprint. It is a technology that involves security and innovation and results in a pattern identification solution that confirms a person's identity by combining biological and/or behavioral characteristics, with biometric characteristics. Biometric characteristics are a very convenient way to authenticate a person, as they have a high degree of security and cannot be stolen, forgotten, or lost. In any business sector where customer identification is part of everyday activities, such as in banking, financial services industries, healthcare, and telecommunications, biometrics significantly reduces the time consumed in identifying customers/members/patients or identity selection. Taking advantage of the relevance of Biometrics for technological advancement and digital transformation of the industrial sector, this micro-credential aims to qualify graduates for the implementation and use of biometrics systems in their various applications.
Hosting university
University of Aveiro
