NGBS
Next Generation Biometric Systems

Biometric recognition systems are nowadays an integral part of identity management systems. However, several problems and vulnerabilities of biometric systems have been identified in the past years.

These issues are related to three core topics: quality, security, and privacy, that define research scope of this research area.

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New passport law to prevent manipulation through "morphing"

ATHENE researcher contributed his expertise to the draft law on strengthening the security of passports, identity cards and aliens' documents.

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BIOSIG 2024

Deadline for submissions: May 30, 2024

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Highlight talk

In our talk we give an insight into looking at passports and vulnerability in passports issuing processes

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BIOSIG 2026

November 25 – 26, 2026

Location: Darmstadt

Every year, inter­nationally recognised biometrics experts come together to exchange the latest research results, requirements and developments in biometrics. ATHENE is one of the co-organisers of the conference.

About the BIOSIG specialist group
The BIOSIG specialist group is assigned to the GI e.V. security department. It is thematically dedicated to the basics, methods, techniques, processes and realisations for securing the authenticity and integrity of involved entities when using information, communication and operating systems for applications with security requirements as well as their organisational and legal framework conditions. Constructive procedures and threat analyses are dealt with. The specialist group sees itself as a technical discussion forum for scientists, developers, users and representatives of supervisory bodies and regulatory authorities in German-speaking countries for this research and application area.

More information is posted here: https://fg-biosig.gi.de

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