NIST Standards for New Biometric ID Card Published

rts008 writes "eWEEK is reporting that NIST has published the biometric data specs on the new Federal ID cards for employees and contractors that will be issued in October. From the article: 'Specifically, the guidelines state that two fingerprints must be stored on the card as "minutia templates," mathematical representations of fingerprint images. [...] Guidelines require that all biometric data to be embedded in the CBEFF (Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework) structure. This ensures that all biometric data will be digitally signed and uniformly encapsulated. This format will apply not only to PIV cards, but also to any other biometric records kept by federal government agencies.'" The published standards [PDF] are also available from the NIST web site.

Comments

Re:New CAC Cards?

[CaptainJeff]

So you want another Common Access Card card? Then you would need another PIN number... :)

Brilliant idea!

[David Horn]

I know, let's make people carry around a card with copies of their fingerprints and retinal scans on it. You know, just in case they forget to bring along their hands or eyeballs.

Re:Fingerprints- Come on read the summary at least

[ScrewMaster]

So, if I were a secure cow, would that be a roast beef or a corned beef hash?

Cripes, it's way past lunchtime ... no wonder I'm thinking about food.