Published by the National Biometric Security Project (NBSP), the Biometric Technology Application Manual is a comprehensive reference manual on biometric technology applications. This reference book, in two volumes, has been compiled for existing users of biometric technologies and for those who are evaluating the inclusion of biometrics into existing risk management systems. Recognizing the changing nature of the biometric industry, BTAM will be updated on an annual basis.

The BTAM Volume 1 - Biometrics Basics
Volume 1 can be considered a primer on biometrics as it presents and defines biometrics, including:

• The types and fundamentals of the various technologies and how they work;
• How system requirements should be defined and the appropriate performance specifications to consider;
• An update on biometrics standards development;
• Insight regarding testing protocols and system evaluation;
• Description of the various societal issues - legal, privacy, and user psychology - that are critical to selecting and implementing a successful biometric-based security and identification management solution.

The BTAM Volume 2 - Applying Biometrics
Volume 2, scheduled for publication in Q2  2007 will expand on Volume 1, moving from the basic information about biometrics in general to more specific case studies and applications.