PD CEN/TS 17261:2018 PDF

What is PD CEN/TS 17261 - Biometric authentication for AACE about?

PD CEN/TS 17261 addresses biometric recognition systems that are used as part of an automated access control system (AACE) to provide a second and independent authentication factor of the individual using the AACS to access secured areas of critical infrastructure. PD CEN/TS 17261 specifies requirements for biometric recognition systems to be used as part of an AACS for critical infrastructure. PD CEN/TS 17261 describes a methodology for the evaluation of biometric authentication for AACSs against the specified requirements. Products that meet the requirements of PD CEN/TS 17261 comprise biometric sensors, external to the secured area, which reads the biometric characteristics of the user at the point of access and a biometric server system performing biometric enrolment, signal processing, storage of biometric references and biometric comparison within a secured area. Note 1: PD CEN/TS 17261 does not address AACS or AACS portals (turnstiles) but is only concerned with the biometric components which integrate with the AACS. Note 2: PD CEN/TS 17261 does not consider access by the general public, e.g. passengers in an airport, or visitors to a hospital.