Late yesterday afternoon, the security Web site “Dark Reading” published an article that Javelin Research had released a report that biometric technology is increasing in favor among consumers as a preferred means of authentication for “online banking and other sensitive applications.” We bring this article to your attention as further proof that biometric technology is […]
Read moreYesterday, Leischen Stelter from Security Director News published an article that once again put the recent NRC Report on the “fallibility” of biometric technology in the spotlight. You can find a link to the article here. Through an interview with Mark Visbal, Director of Research and Technology for the Security Industry Association (SIA), it was made […]
Read moreYou can find the link to the article “SIA Challenges NRC Findings on Biometrics” by clicking here. Why is this report from the Security Industry Association (SIA) significant? A couple of months ago, the National Research Council (NRC) issued a report on biometric technology stating that it is, “inherently fallible” and ” While some biometric […]
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OK, so you’ve decided to implement biometric identification technology in your business. Whew, the tough part is done….now, how do you decide which biometric reader is the most appropriate for you to use and will give you the best results? Perhaps one of the most critical decisions you can make when deploying a biometric solution […]
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1. True or False – When my biometric template is created, an image is stored somewhere that a criminal can steal. Answer – False. At the time of enrollment in a biometric system, the template of your biometric identity (fingerprint, fingervein, palm vein, iris pattern, etc.) is stored on a computer server as an encrypted […]
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“Hey Buddy –You Sure Throw A Mean Punch” What is “Buddy Punching” and why should I be concerned about it? We may hear these words and instantly conjure up images of a street fight, Ultimate Fighting match or two boxers going toe to toe. However, what we are actually examining is the phenomenon of “buddy-punching,” […]
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When a user is unable to scan, it can lead to frustration, embarrassment, and eventually a bypassing of the biometric system – thus eliminating any of its intended benefits. So why do people have difficulty using biometrics?
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