Biometric Access Control Systems
Access
control systems have traditionally been based on cards, pin codes or token readers.
For many types of applications these type of systems are provide a perfectly adequate
and cost effective solution for an organisations access control purposes.
The Drawbacks of Traditional Access Control
However each of these systems has inherent drawbacks and limitations.
For example traditional access control systems will allow any purposeful intruder
to
steal a card and gain access in an apparently 'legitimate' manner
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The Biometric Answer
Biometric Security solves this problem and all the associated
issues including problems with lost cards, forged cards and worn or damaged cards.
For users the system also has the advantage of removing the need to carry cards
or remember pin numbers.
Priced for Success
The price and availability of biometric identification equipment have improved
significantly in the last few years, as a result biometric systems have moved
out of specialised high security applications into the mainstream access control
market.
The eyes have it (And the hands, voice and face too)
Various
types of biometric systems are currently being used for real-time identification,
the most popular are based on face recognition and fingerprint matching. However,
there are other biometric systems that utilise iris and retinal scan, speech,
facial thermograms, and hand geometry. For some very high security operations
G4S Security Systems may advise on a twofold process that includes both biometric and card
identification. All the biometric systems we install allow the biometric readers
the ability to compensate for environmentally induced changes such as cuts, swelling,
temperature, and dirt.
Industry Leaders
G4S Security Systems has been at the forefront of biometric access control systems design
and installation since the technology first became available. Customers who have
benefited from our expertise and experience in this area include HM Prisons, data
centres, financial institutions and research establishments.
With the heightening of the perceived and actual threat from international
terrorism biometric systems in key locations such as airports and government buildings
are becoming increasing commonplace. G4S Security Systems has the experience and expertise
to install and commission these complex but effective systems.
Did you know?
The biometric access control systems we install can also be used to measure
staff time and attendance, an almost foolproof system that ensures a worker is
actually present to clock on and clock off. Find
out more.
Biometric Access Control