Date of Award
3-2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Department of Systems Engineering and Management
First Advisor
David D. Bouvin, PhD
Abstract
The use of and dependence on, Information technology (IT) has grown tremendously in the last two decades. Still, some believe the United States is only in the infancy of this growth. This explosive growth has opened the door to capabilities that were only dreamed of in the past. As easy as it is to see how advantageous this technology is, it also is clear that with its advantages come distinct responsibilities and new problems that must be addressed. For instance, the minute one begins using information processing systems, the world of information assurance (IA) becomes far more complex. As a result, the push for better IA is necessary. To reach this increased level of IA, a further dependence on technology has developed. As an example, the field of biometrics has matured and has become an enabler to the U.S. Department of Defense IA model.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-GIR-ENV-05M-03
DTIC Accession Number
ADA434466
Recommended Citation
Deschaine, Darren A., "An Analysis of Biometric Technology as an Enabler to Information Assurance" (2005). Theses and Dissertations. 3811.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/3811