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New guide offers information, advice on biometrics for ATMs

October 24, 2016

The ATM Industry Association has published a new industry guide, "ATM Biometric Security."

"ATM biometrics is trending in a time when biometric identification is used almost on a daily basis in society," Mike Lee, CEO of ATMIA, said in a press release. "We felt it was time to explore the security dimensions of different kinds of biometrics used these days at many ATMs."

The study was authored by Douglas Russell, the director of DFR Risk Management Ltd. and an ATMIA-endorsed consultant.

The comprehensive manual covers topics such as the various methods of biometric identification, from fingerprint to palm vein; biometric templates; biometric scanners; the concept of liveness testing; and potential types of attacks on biometrics.

It also includes recommended countermeasures against attacks, developments to watch in ATM biometrics, and suggested reading and useful links, the release said.

"This new guide gives a detailed big picture of ATM biometrics today, combined with foresight for anticipated trends," Lee said. "Our thanks go out to Douglas for another fine industry study."

View the guide.

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ATM Industry Association (ATMIA)

The ATM Industry Association, founded in 1997, is a global non-profit trade association with over 10,500 members in 65 countries. The membership base covers the full range of this worldwide industry comprising over 2.2 million installed ATMs.

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