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Biometrics

If your security strategy is focused on building the most impenetrable defense against external assaults, you may be ignoring an even more ominous threat -- attacks from your co-workers. Experts say the majority of damage to enterprise systems can be traced to disgruntled or mischievous employees. In this Technology Insider, we'll show you how to protect your network.

Feature: The enemy within
Feature writer Sharon Gaudin describes software tools and policies for establishing effective internal security.

Feature: Biometrics eyes the enterprise
Biometrics offers a reliable way to authenticate users.

Security survey
According to our exclusive Network World/Enterprise Management Associates survey, authentication tops the list of security concerns.

Review: Biometrics suites earn a thumbs up
Reviewer Tere' Bracco uses every trick in the book -- including identical twins -- to try to fool a variety of biometric authentication suites.

Crossword puzzle
Test your security prowess with our crossword puzzle.

Face-off: Is the use of biometrics an invasion of privacy?
Companies are beginning to use biometrics to secure networks, but is it an invasion of privacy? Samir Nanavati of the International Biometric Group and Barry Steinhardt of the ACLU are online this week to debate with you. Read their statements and then jump in with your comments and questions.

Biometrics research page
Loads of info including white papers, publications, forums and usergroups.

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