Despite less than stellar economic times, there are certain business investments that are still worth the investment, like security. Even as the economy struggles, businesses continue to upgrade their security systems, realizing the growing importance of security. And as the… Read More
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The ROI of an Integrated System on a Campus
Campuses all around the nation are faced with numerous security challenges because of their sheer size, 24/7 access to buildings, large populations, and tight budgets. Because of this, many campus security directors are taking an integrated approach to campus security,… Read More
The great debate: HDcctv versus IP video
As technology continues to expand, your decisions begin to become more and more complicated. What was once as simple as picking a manufacturer and grabbing a box of 24 VHS tapes is now so much more complex. In the… Read More
Building an ideal communication network
If you are under the assumption that you can accomplish your communication goals and the ideal communication network with one product, you have been misled. In order to build a network that meets both your current and long term goals,… Read More
Access control going electronic
Just how much is the popularity of electronic access control systems growing? This article provides some insight and states that they are one of the fastest growing sectors of the security industry. Biometric systems and smart card technology are among the developments spurring this growth.
A broader view of access control
There’s more to effective access control than just putting up some fences, cameras, and security lighting. As this article outlines, access control also encompasses determining which zones of a facility require protection and what level of protection each zone requires. Access to these protected zones almost always involves a method of identifying personnel, and there are many different ways of doing this. Here are two main categories.
Eyeing Iris ID
One of the most promising developments in biometric identification has been iris recognition systems. As this article explains, this technology makes use of the unique pattern of specks in each person’s iris to verify the identity of that person. Iris scanning has been used on a limited, experimental basis in both the U.S. and Europe and offers many advantages.
Biometrics in action
The last few years have seen a much wider application of biometric technology to improve access control and security. This article cites several of these uses, which demonstrate the potential of biometric identification. Here are a few of these applications.
Biometric basics
Biometric identification, as this article describes, is being used more and more for security purposes. Privacy concerns hindered development prior to the Sept. 11 attacks, but some biometric technology such as fingerprinting and DNA identification made inroads. Now, there are a wide variety of biometric technologies available for access control and other security purposes.