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Certified Biometric Security Engineer(CBSE)

CBSE designates knowledgeable technology professionals in the field of biometric security. This program is designed for those who wish to gain a solid understanding of biometric technologies and apply concepts and design principles to improve logical and physical access control in identity management systems. Ideal candidates for this program include security architects, security engineers, information assurance consultants, program managers, and other individuals with experience and expertise in information security-related domains.

Why Join this Program

  • Advance Your Career in Biometric Security
    Gain in-demand skills to work with cutting-edge biometric technologies across industries like banking, healthcare, law enforcement, and border control.

  • Hands-On, Industry-Relevant Training
    Learn through real-world case studies, practical labs, and threat modeling exercises that reflect current industry practices and security challenges.

  • Understand Compliance & Privacy Laws
    Master key legal and ethical aspects, including GDPR, data protection laws, and biometric compliance frameworks essential for secure system design.

  • Earn a Globally Respected Certification
    Showcase your expertise with an internationally recognized credential that opens doors to roles such as Biometric Security Engineer, Identity Management Specialist, or Cybersecurity Analyst.

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Program Overview

The Certified Biometric Security Engineer (CBSE) program equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement, secure, and manage biometric systems in various environments. This certification validates expertise in biometric authentication, security protocols, and the integration of advanced biometric technologies to enhance organizational security.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of biometric modalities, including fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scanning, voice recognition, and behavioral biometrics. The program covers the architecture of biometric systems, data encryption, template protection, and compliance with global standards such as ISO/IEC 19794 and GDPR. Additionally, it addresses the vulnerabilities in biometric systems, techniques to mitigate spoofing attacks, and the role of AI and machine learning in improving biometric security.

Ideal for IT security professionals, system architects, and biometric system administrators, this certification demonstrates proficiency in deploying secure biometric solutions. By earning the CBSE credential, individuals establish themselves as experts in leveraging biometrics to enhance security frameworks and combat identity fraud in today’s technology-driven world.

Key Features

    • ✅ Comprehensive Coverage of Biometric Modalities
      Includes fingerprint, iris, face, voice, vein, behavioral, and multi-modal biometrics.

    • ✅ Focus on Security Architecture
      Learn how to design secure and scalable biometric systems for real-world environments.

    • ✅ Emphasis on Data Privacy & Compliance
      Covers legal frameworks, GDPR, and best practices for biometric data protection.

    • ✅ Hands-On Labs & Practical Exercises
      Offers real-time lab sessions to practice implementation, integration, and risk mitigation.

  • ✅ Global Standards & Protocols
    Aligned with international biometric standards such as ISO/IEC, NIST, and FIDO.

  • ✅ Threat Modeling & Attack Detection
    Equips learners to identify, analyze, and respond to biometric system vulnerabilities.

  • ✅ Integration with Enterprise Systems
    Learn to integrate biometrics into IAM (Identity and Access Management), surveillance, and physical access systems.

  • ✅ Industry-Specific Case Studies
    Gain insights into biometrics in banking, healthcare, border control, and law enforcement.

  • ✅ Suitable for Engineers & IT Professionals
    Designed for system architects, security engineers, network administrators, and developers.

  • ✅ Globally Recognized Certification
    Earn a credential that enhances your professional credibility in biometric security fields.

Objectives :

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biocertification

  • 1.1 Introduction to Biocertification
  • 1.2 Program Description
  • 1.3 Who Should Attend this Course?

Chapter 2: Biometric Systems Concepts/Fundamentals

  • 2.1 Biometric System Model
  • 2.2 Biometric System Process
  • 2.3 Recent Happenings in Biometrics

Chapter 3: Analysis of System Performance

  • 3.1 Assess Efficiency & Accuracy – Why?
  • 3.2 Criteria
  • 3.3 Biometric Errors

Chapter 4: IAFIS/NGI

  • 4.1 NGI (formerly IAFIS)
  • 4.2 Timeline of IAFIS/NGI
  • 4.4 NGI Capabilities

Chapter 5: Biometric Standards

  • 5.1 Why are Biometric Standards Important?
  • 5.2 Standards Development Organizations
  • 5.3 Formal Standard Bodies

Chapter 6: Fingerprint Recognition Modality

  • 6.1 History
  • 6.2 Henry System
  • 6.3 Fingerprint Characteristics

Chapter 7: Face Recognition

  • 7.1 History
  • 7.2 Definition
  • 7.3 Strengths of Facial Recognition

Chapter 8: Iris Recognition

  • 8.1 History
  • 8.2 Introduction
  • 8.3 Strengths and Weaknesses

Chapter 9: Vein Pattern Recognition

  • 9.1 History
  • 9.2 Market Trends
  • 9.3 Capture Technology

Chapter 10: Hand Geometry Recognition

  • 10.1 History
  • 10.2 Basics
  • 10.3 Methodology

Chapter 11: DNA Recognition

  • 11.1 History of DNA Recognition
  • 11.2 DNA Biometric Introduction
  • 11.3 DNA Recognition Concerns

Chapter 12: Gait Recognition

  • 12.1 Gait Recognition History
  • 12.2 Gait Recognition
  • 12.4 Gait Recognition Methodologies

Chapter 13: Keystroke Dynamics

  • 13.1 Keystroke Dynamics – History
  • 13.2 Keystroke Dynamics – Basics
  • 13.8 Strengths and Weaknesses/Suitability

Chapter 14: Multimodal Biometrics

  • 14.1 Definition
  • 14.2 Multi Modal Systems
  • 14.13 Fusion

Chapter 15: Palm Printing

  • 15.1 History of Palm Print
  • 15.2 Palm Print
  • 15.4 Palm Print Applications

Chapter 16: Privacy, Issues, Laws

  • 16.1 Concepts
  • 16.2 US Regulations on Privacy and Biometrics
  • 16.5 International Regulations on Privacy and Biometrics

Chapter 17: Retina Recognition

  • 17.1 History
  • 17.2 Retina Basics
  • 17.5 Strengths and Weaknesses/Suitability

Chapter 18: Signature Recognition

  • 18.1 History
  • 18.2 Signature Recognition
  • 18.6 Strengths and Weaknesses

Chapter 19: Speech Detection and Voice Recognition

  • 19.1 History of Speech Recognition
  • 19.2 Speech Recognition vs. Voice Recognition
  • 19.3 Voice Recognition

Chapter 20: Biometric Systems and Cloud Biometrics as a Service

  • 20.1 Benefits of Cloud Computing
  • 20.2 Security Challenges of Cloud Computing
  • 20.8 How Can Biometrics Secure SaaS?

Chapter 21: Biometrics and Border Security

  • 21.1 Border Security
  • 21.2 ICE vs. CBP
  • 21.7 US-VISIT System

Chapter 22: Biometric Systems and Cybersecurity

  • 22.1 Importance of Cybersecurity
  • 22.2 CIA Triad
  • 22.6 Biometrics Benefits to Cybersecurity

Exam Details

Course NameCertified Biometric Security Engineer (CBSE) 
Course Number:CBSE 
Required examCBSE-022 
Number of QuestionsMaximum of 100 questions 
Type of QuestionsMultiple-choice and performance-based 
Length of Test180 Minutes 
Passing Score 70% – This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only. 
RetirementUsually three years after launch 
LanguagesEnglish

 

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What Skills Will You Learn?

  • In-depth Understanding of Biometric Technologies
    Learn how various biometric modalities work—including fingerprint, facial, iris, voice, vein, and behavioral recognition.

  • Design and Implementation of Biometric Systems
    Gain hands-on knowledge of how to architect, deploy, and manage secure biometric authentication systems across various platforms.

  • Security and Privacy in Biometric Systems
    Understand how to secure biometric data using encryption, hashing, and secure storage, and how to ensure compliance with global privacy standards like GDPR.

  • Biometric System Integration
    Learn how to integrate biometric authentication with enterprise systems such as access control, identity management, and surveillance.

  • Threat Modeling and Risk Mitigation
    Identify potential vulnerabilities in biometric systems and apply threat modeling techniques to mitigate attacks like spoofing and replay.

  • Standards and Compliance
    Become familiar with international biometric standards and best practices, such as ISO/IEC standards, NIST guidelines, and FIDO protocols.

  • Performance Evaluation of Biometric Systems
    Learn how to measure and analyze metrics like FAR (False Acceptance Rate), FRR (False Rejection Rate), and EER (Equal Error Rate) to ensure system effectiveness.

  • Real-World Case Studies and Applications
    Analyze case studies to understand the practical deployment of biometric technologies in sectors such as healthcare, banking, law enforcement, and border control.

  • Incident Response for Biometric Breaches
    Develop skills to handle and respond to security incidents involving biometric data breaches.

  • Project Planning and Management for Biometric Deployments
    Learn how to manage biometric projects from planning and budgeting to implementation and auditing.

Jobs You Can Land With CBSE

  • Biometric Security EngineerDesign and implement secure biometric systems for identity verification and access control.

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) SpecialistManage and enhance authentication processes within organizations, integrating biometric solutions to strengthen security protocols.

  • Security ArchitectDevelop comprehensive security frameworks that incorporate biometric technologies to protect organizational assets.

  • Information Assurance ConsultantAdvise organizations on integrating biometric solutions to ensure data integrity and compliance with security standards.

  • Program Manager for Biometric ProjectsOversee the planning and execution of biometric system implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

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