#240 - Authenticate 2023: Biometrics with Stephanie Shuckers, Professor at Clarkson University and Director of the Center for Identification Technology Research

#240 - Authenticate 2023: Biometrics with Stephanie Shuckers, Professor at Clarkson University and Director of the Center for Identification Technology Research

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman discuss the fascinating world of biometrics with special guest Stephanie Shuckers, Professor at Clarkson University and Director of the Center for Identification Technology Research (CiTeR). Stephanie provides insights into her work at CiTeR and her journey into the field of biometrics. She explains various types of biometrics, including voice biometrics, and addresses concerns about privacy and biases. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of biometrics, exploring how it works behind the scenes and addressing the topic of deepfakes. Stephanie also shares her thoughts on backup plans when biometrics fail and the challenges of biometric performance. The episode concludes on a lighter note with a discussion about alternative authentication methods and the intriguing "dead finger problem."

Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-schuckers-13a44a9b/

Center for Identification Technology Research (CiTeR): citer.clarkson.edu

CiTeR YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/@citer2285

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.


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