We currently live in a digital age where everything is linked to the cloud, but how do we protect people’s information using the biometrics systems to help curb those that want to fake their identity? Countries in Europe have successfully implemented third party biometric systems with government regulation. Can the United States use a similar system or approach with biometric authentication? Use of the government will help set a standard to hold third party companies accountable to protect people’s 4th amendment rights. Is this biometric system going to be a viable long term solution? What costs would be involved with going through with this approach compared to what the FAA has already done with NextGen? The goal of putting together this system along with implementing biometrics is to add an extra layer of security when it comes to air travel while also protecting people’s 4th amendment rights.

Harrison would like to thank his faculty sponsor Dr. Terry Kelly for their support of this project.