Comparsion of classic and modern authentication methods

Owing to the growing significance of data protection and informatics in general, the importance of information system security counts among the most actual topics at this time. The main goal of this work is to give a comprehensive overview of the issue of users' authentication, including current trends on this field. There are also described the principles and working methods of classic and modern authentication methods, and listed their pros and cons. The main benefit lies in the comparison of these methods as well as in the evaluation of their deployment. As a result of this are suggestions, which can managers take into account when deciding about the method of authentication, and a description of weak points that need an attention. One part of this work also includes a reliability and performance test of modern biometric device