Biometric security systems are disclosed wherein a match template is
unique as compared to a corresponding authentication model generated
during enrollment and/or attempts at authentication. In accordance with
one embodiment, the uniqueness of the match template as compared to a
corresponding biometric authentication model is complete and
non-reversible. Accordingly, the data in the match template cannot be
directly utilized to produce an authentication model. Accordingly, match
templates stored in a database need only be protected to assure that they
are not substituted, altered or supplemented. Replication of match
template data is not of paramount concern, as it cannot be used for a
direct authentication.