Posts Tagged ‘biometrics’

• Simplifying Biometric Access Control

  • June 12th, 2014
  • Posted in Biometrics
  • Tags: access control, biometrics

  Biometric technology is the next big thing in the sphere of access control. This is because biometrics eliminate many of the potential shortcomings of the vast majority of access control technology that has been in use up to this point…. Read More

• How Two-Factor Authentication Improves Security

  • July 18th, 2013
  • Posted in ARK Systems, IP-Based Access Control
  • Tags: ARK Systems, biometrics, IP, Maryland, multispectral technologies, security, security systems, Surveillance, surveillance cameras, Technology, two-factor authentication

  The problem of authentication is a common one for security systems and security applications. Two-factor authentication is becoming a necessity for many security access points. Two-factor is taken out of three possible components: something you know, something you have and… Read More

• Biometrics, Physical Access Control & Convergence

  • November 29th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Biometrics
  • Tags: Access Control in Identity Management Systems, biometrics, logical access control systems, physical access control systems

  Despite a seemingly constant call for convergence from IT professionals, physical access control systems that are joined with logical access control systems are still hard to find. But why? Well, the answer seems to lie in the struggle between IT… Read More

• Biometric Technologies are Transforming Campus Security and More

  • March 23rd, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Biometrics
  • Tags: biometric readers, Biometric technologies, Biometric Technologies are Transforming Campus Security and More, Biometric Technologies in Dining Halls, Biometric Technologies in Dormitories, Biometric Technologies in Rec Centers, Biometric Technologies in universities, biometrics, Facebook, Getting Top Grades, Rick McDonald, University of California-Irvine, University of New Hampshire

  Biometric technologies are being utilized in universities nationwide in several ways, ways that may surprise you. Yes, biometrics are being used to keep students safe. But did you also know that many universities are using biometric technologies to more effectively… Read More

• The Biometrics Industry and Maryland

  • March 16th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Biometrics, business intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Trends
  • Tags: biological, biometrics, cloud technology, Cyber-cryptographic technology, Cybersecurity, Fingerprint analysis, identification and verification, Maryland, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, physical access control

  Biometrics – the identification and verification of individuals via biological and even behavioral traits – is expected to become an $11 billion industry by 2017. And many believe that biometrics could be the answer to Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s (D)… Read More

• Biometrics

  • August 19th, 2011
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Tags: ARK Systems, biometric identification, biometric identification system, biometrics, can credentials, card readers, credential, credentials, flash pass, identification system, Laboratory tests, personal identification, Pilot facilities, pilot program, scan, security, technological, technological hurdles, Transportation Security Administration, Transportation Worker Identification Credential, TSA, TWIC, TWIC program

  The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is, after a long and drawn out process, entering a promising new phase. This article from HSToday.us explains. After 11 September 2001, the federal government decided to credential every worker with access to sensitive… Read More

• Is Your Campus Ready for IP Video?

  • June 9th, 2011
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Tags: access, access control, ARK Systems, biometric, biometric access, biometric ID, biometric identification, biometrics, Budget, camera, camera manufacturers, camera types, card access, CCTV, coaxial infrastructure, cost to maintain, Department of Homeland Security, economic, Emergency, emergency response, Expanding business, Expanding or contracting, fingerprint scans, HD, HDcctv, high definition, high quality video data, high threat risk, Homeland Security, Homeland Security Advisory System, Homeland Security Presidential Directive, How to, HSPD 12, HSPD 3, infrared cameras, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Video, IP, IP Video, iris scans, Is Your Campus Ready for IP Video?, Lease or own, lens, Lighting, Maryland, mass notification emergency communication, National Terrorism Advisory System, Ongoing costs, retinal scans, secure facilities, secure IDs, security, security cameras, security personnel, security systems, Size of building, smart business choice, smart card, smart cards, Stay or leave, surveillance technology, Technology, telephone access, Threat Advisory System, Threat Conditions, threat level, video equipment, video quality, What is

  Over the past eight years, surveillance technology options have gone from a few simple choices between camera manufacturers, camera types, lens and how many tapes were needed to more complex issues such as choosing between IP Video and HDcctv. And… Read More

• Building an ideal communication network

  • June 3rd, 2011
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Tags: 9/11, access, access control, ARK Systems, Available Technologies, biometric, biometric access, biometric ID, biometric identification, biometrics, Budget, Budget concerns, Budget Limitations, Building an ideal communication network, camera, card access, CCTV, communication device, communication devices, communication goals, communication network, data interface capability, Department of Homeland Security, Emergency, emergency response, federal security standards?, fingerprint scans, HD, high definition, high threat risk, high-speed backbone, Homeland Security, Homeland Security Advisory System, Homeland Security Presidential Directive, HSPD 12, HSPD 3, Identify Goals, Identify Limitations, Identify needs, infrared cameras, Internet Protocol, IP, IP addressability, iris scans, Maryland, mass notification emergency communication, National Terrorism Advisory System, Research, retinal scans, secure facilities, secure IDs, security, security cameras, security personnel, security systems, smart card, smart cards, System deployment, System Design, System support, Technology, telephone access, Threat Advisory System, Threat Conditions, threat level

  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

  • January 20th, 2011
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Tags: access, access control, ARK Systems, biometric, biometric access, biometric ID, biometric identification, biometrics, iris scans, smart card, smart card technology, smart cards

  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.

• Eyeing Iris ID

  • January 5th, 2011
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Tags: access, access control, ARK Systems, biometric, biometric access, biometric ID, biometric identification, biometrics, iris identification, iris scanners, iris scans, retinal scans

  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.