print email comment close Department of Defense: Biometrics URL: http://www.biometrics.dod.mil Description: Features information about the use of biometrics by the U.S. Department of Defense for national security purposes. "Biometrics can help provide these security requirements by basing identity on a physiological characteristic distinctive to an individual." The "Biometrics 101" section contains terminology, types of biometrics systems (such as fingerprint, hand, face, and voice), and other basic information. The site also features references, tutorials, links to news, and updates on the use of biometrics by the U.S. military. Publisher: United States Department of Defense (DoD) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Biometric identification National security -- United States LII Database Information: Record 20223 created by Jennifer English on 12/31/2005 Last modification on 01/03/2006 Published: 01/05/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20223