Explain the term Biometrics and Authentication along-with the various type of applications of Biometrics and Authentication used today. b) Explain how Biometrics and Authentication can improve business processes and performance.
- Background: (400 words) a)
Discuss the historical development of the Biometrics and Authentication along with its advantages for the organisations. b) Compare the business environment before and after the implementation of Biometrics and Authentication.
- Discussion Section. Based on the recommended Biometrics and Authentication applications answer the following: (400 words) a)
Identify and explain the functions of software applications using in business related to the Biometrics and Authentication. b) Does the system require some specific hardware to implement it? Discuss the key functions of the additional IT hardware requirements. If your answer is no, justify the reason.
- Recommendations: (200 words)
a) Provide a secure computing environment that ensures data privacy and integrity which mitigates cyber-security threats. 5. Include report summary: (400 words)
a) Discuss the role of Biometrics and Authentication in the economy of Oman. b) Discuss the possible effect of the use of Biometrics and Authentication on Omani society. 6. Conclusion: a)
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pathology and are oblivious to their life-style. A detailed dietary history with calculation of caloric intake would help convince them about the need for life style changes. 2) Anthropometry: Obtain a weight, height, calculate BMI and measure waist circumference (WC) if possible. Plot these measurements on respective charts for age and gender for the Indian population. BMI chart will classify the child as over-weight/obese and demonstrate the duration and rapidity of weight gain. Reduced height velocity suggests an endocrine problem whereas in exogenous obesity linear growth is normal. Waist Circumference (WC) is a good indicator of central adiposity and is a better predictor of metabolic syndrome (24,25), cardiovascular disease risk factors (26) and insulin resistance in children than BMI. A cut-off of 70th WC percentile is suggested to screen children for risk of MS in our population. WC is measured with the child standing using a non-stretchable tape applied horizontally just above the upper lateral border of the right ileum(27). Measurement is made at the end of a normal expiration and recorded to the nearest 0.1cm. Age- and sex-specific reference curves for WC for 2-18 year old Indian children are available by Khadilkar et al (18). 3) Clinical Examination: This includes assessment of vital signs especially measurement of Blood pressure with an appropriate size cuff. Look for dysmorphic features that would suggest a genetic syndrome. Cushingoid facies, hyperpigmented stretch striae and hypertension suggest cushingâs or exogenous steroid exposure. A hump on the back of neck and stretch striae may also be present in children with simple obesity. Dry skin or enlarged thyroid gland may suggest hypothyroidism and presence of acanthosis nigricans is an indicator of insulin resistance. Acne and hirsutism in girls could be due to PCOD. Shortening of 4th and 5th metacarpal should raise the suspicion of pseudohypoparathyroidism. Look for gynecomastia in males. Genital examination for Tanner staging & evaluation of early puber>
pathology and are oblivious to their life-style. A detailed dietary history with calculation of caloric intake would help convince them about the need for life style changes. 2) Anthropometry: Obtain a weight, height, calculate BMI and measure waist circumference (WC) if possible. Plot these measurements on respective charts for age and gender for the Indian population. BMI chart will classify the child as over-weight/obese and demonstrate the duration and rapidity of weight gain. Reduced height velocity suggests an endocrine problem whereas in exogenous obesity linear growth is normal. Waist Circumference (WC) is a good indicator of central adiposity and is a better predictor of metabolic syndrome (24,25), cardiovascular disease risk factors (26) and insulin resistance in children than BMI. A cut-off of 70th WC percentile is suggested to screen children for risk of MS in our population. WC is measured with the child standing using a non-stretchable tape applied horizontally just above the upper lateral border of the right ileum(27). Measurement is made at the end of a normal expiration and recorded to the nearest 0.1cm. Age- and sex-specific reference curves for WC for 2-18 year old Indian children are available by Khadilkar et al (18). 3) Clinical Examination: This includes assessment of vital signs especially measurement of Blood pressure with an appropriate size cuff. Look for dysmorphic features that would suggest a genetic syndrome. Cushingoid facies, hyperpigmented stretch striae and hypertension suggest cushingâs or exogenous steroid exposure. A hump on the back of neck and stretch striae may also be present in children with simple obesity. Dry skin or enlarged thyroid gland may suggest hypothyroidism and presence of acanthosis nigricans is an indicator of insulin resistance. Acne and hirsutism in girls could be due to PCOD. Shortening of 4th and 5th metacarpal should raise the suspicion of pseudohypoparathyroidism. Look for gynecomastia in males. Genital examination for Tanner staging & evaluation of early puber>
