Continuous Biometric Authentication Systems - An Overview

This book offers an overview of the field of continuous biometric authentication systems, which capture and continuously authenticate biometrics from user devices. This book first covers the traditional methods of user authentication and discusses how such techniques have become cumbersome in the world of mobile devices and short usage sessions. The concept of continuous biometric authentication systems is introduced and their construction is discussed. The different biometrics that these systems may utilise (e.g.: touchscreen-gesture interactions) are described and relevant studies surveyed. It also surveys important considerations and challenges.

This book brings together a wide variety of key motivations, components and advantages of continuous biometric authentication systems. The overview is kept high level, so as not to limit the scope to any single device, biometric trait, use-case, or scenario. Therefore, the contents of this book are applicable to devices ranging from smartphones to desktop computers, utilising biometrics ranging from face recognition to keystroke dynamics. It also provides metrics from a variety of existing systems such that users can identify the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.

This book targets researchers and lecturers working in authentication, as well as advanced-level students in computer science interested in this field. The book will also be of interest to technical professionals working in cyber security.

Max Smith-Creasey is a multidisciplinary data scientist and award-winning researcher. He has spent time in both academia and industry researching future authentication solutions. The research he has conducted and led has resulted in publications in international conferences, articles in leading journals, and patent applications. He has spoken at a variety of technology events as a speaker and a panellist. He lives in the UK and enjoys reading and travelling. More information can be found at www.maxsmithcreasey.com.