Use of a biometric identification device in a client computer system to subsequently access an authentication system includes receiving biometric sample data which is digitally signed and combining the data with a user ID and PIN. This package of data is then securely transmitted to a biometric matching server to validate the user and the biometric sample. Once validated, the biometric matching server return the data package plus a temporary certificate and a public/private key pair to the client computer. The client computer may then use this information to access an authentication system to subsequently gain access to a secure resource.
