1 Executive Summary: Biometrics for Defence, 2008-2018
2 Understanding Biometrics
2.1 Three Methods of Identification
2.1.1 Something an Individual Knows
2.1.2 Something an Individual Has
2.1.3 Something an Individual Is
2.2 Key Characteristics of a Usable Biometric System
2.3 Four Stages in Biometrics
2.4 Identification and Verification
2.5 Main Biometric Modalities
2.5.1 Fingerprints
2.5.2 Iris Scan
2.5.3 Facial Recognition
2.5.4 Multimodal Systems
2.6 Emerging Biometrics
2.6.1 Body Odor
2.6.2 Blood Pulse
2.6.3 DNA Matching
2.6.4 Ear Shape Recognition
2.6.5 Facial Thermography
2.6.6 Gait Recognition
2.6.7 Nailbed Identification
2.6.8 Skin Elements
2.6.9 Vein scan
3 The Military Use of Biometrics
3.1 Targeting and Access Control Increase Importance of Biometrics
3.2 Biometrics Seen as Key Enabler in the Global War on Terror
3.3 Biometrics Plays Key Role in Military Missions
3.3.1 Identifying Friend vs. Foe
3.3.2 Controlling Access
3.3.3 Hostage Rescue
3.3.4 Maritime Interdiction Operation
3.3.5 Disaster Relief
3.3.6 Access to Services for Personnel
3.3.7 Enlistment of Recruits
3.4 Conclusions
4 The Global Defence Biometrics Market
4.1 Biometrics and Identity Management
4.2 US Defence Biometrics Gets a Boost After September 11 Attacks
4.3 US Leads Development in Defence Biometrics
4.3.1 Bush Directive Requires Greater Compatibility in Existing Systems
4.3.2 Biometrics to Hasten Delivery of Services, Control Access to Facilities
4.4 Key US Military Biometrics Agencies
4.4.1 Biometrics Task Force (BTF) Integrates DOD Efforts
4.4.2 Biometrics Fusion Center (BFC)
4.4.3 Other Biometrics Agencies in US Military Services
4.5 Key US Biometric Military Projects
4.5.1 Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)
4.5.2 BAT Tracks Persons of Interest
4.5.3 L-1/Securimetrics HIIDE Leads Biometrics Tools Used In the Field
4.5.4 BISA Guards Key Military Facilities
4.5.5 Detainee Reporting System (DRS)
4.6 The International Market
4.7 Sales Forecasts for Leading National Markets
5 Forces Affecting the Defence Biometrics Market
5.1 Strong Military Interest and the Maturation of Technologies will Drive Growth of the Defence Biometrics Market
5.2 The Principal Restraints on the Defence Biometrics Market
5.3 The Defence Biometrics Market is Relatively Small, But the Potential for Growth is High
6 Companies Involved in Defence Biometrics
6.1 Azimuth
6.2 Computer Sciences Corp.
6.3 Cross Match
6.4 Ideal Innovations
6.5 L-1 Identity Solutions
6.6 Lockheed Martin
6.7 Northrop Grumman
6.8 SAIC
6.9 SecuriMetrics
6.10 Spaceflight Systems Corp
6.11 Trident Systems
6.12 Ultra-Scan Corp
7 Projects in the Pipeline for Defence Biometrics
7.1 DOD Outlines Biometrics Thrust with Enterprise Strategy
7.1.1 DOD Biometrics Enterprise Strategy Goals
7.1.1.1 Meet the Biometrics Needs in Military Operations with Sufficient Timeliness and Certitude
7.1.1.2 Integrate Biometrics into DOD Business Functions as Required to Increase Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accuracy
7.1.1.3 Ensure that Biometrics are Incorporated into Standard DOD Processes.
7.1.1.4 Achieve "Unity of Effort" for the Effective Governance and Employment of Biometric-Enabled Capabilities
7.2 BOSS-U to Govern DOD's Program
7.3 US Army Conducts Capability-Based Assessment of Biometrics
7.4 BTF Plans Expansion of Biometric Forward Cells in Iraq and Afghanistan
8 Expert Views on Present and Future Trends in Defence Biometrics
8.1 An Official of the US Department of Defence (DoD)
8.2 European Biometrics Forum (EBF) CEO Max Snijder
8.3 Conclusions
9 Conclusions from this Report
9.1 Defence Biometrics Has Strong Potential for Growth
9.2 An Increase in Defence Biometrics Applications is to be Expected
9.3 Technological Innovations will Fuel the Growth of Defence Biometrics
9.4 The Strategic Application of Defence Biometrics is Gaining Increased Attention from Defence Stakeholders
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