Integration of Biometrics and Steganography: A Comprehensive Review

The use of an individual’s biometric characteristics to advance authentication and verification technology beyond the current dependence on passwords has been the subject of extensive research for some time. Since such physical characteristics cannot be hidden from the public eye, the security of di...

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Published in:Technologies (Basel) 2019-06, Vol.7 (2), p.34
Main Authors: McAteer, Ian, Ibrahim, Ahmed, Zheng, Guanglou, Yang, Wencheng, Valli, Craig
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access control
Biometrics
computer security
Cryptography
data security
Facial recognition technology
Feature extraction
Fingerprinting
Geometry
Industrial development
Industry standards
Keyboards
Medical equipment
Parameter sensitivity
Passwords
Personal information
Physical properties
Physiology
Principal components analysis
privacy
Retina
Security
Steganography
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Summary:The use of an individual’s biometric characteristics to advance authentication and verification technology beyond the current dependence on passwords has been the subject of extensive research for some time. Since such physical characteristics cannot be hidden from the public eye, the security of digitised biometric data becomes paramount to avoid the risk of substitution or replay attacks. Biometric systems have readily embraced cryptography to encrypt the data extracted from the scanning of anatomical features. Significant amounts of research have also gone into the integration of biometrics with steganography to add a layer to the defence-in-depth security model, and this has the potential to augment both access control parameters and the secure transmission of sensitive biometric data. However, despite these efforts, the amalgamation of biometric and steganographic methods has failed to transition from the research lab into real-world applications. In light of this review of both academic and industry literature, we suggest that future research should focus on identifying an acceptable level steganographic embedding for biometric applications, securing exchange of steganography keys, identifying and address legal implications, and developing industry standards.
ISSN:2227-7080
2227-7080
DOI:10.3390/technologies7020034