| Biometric Access Control is becoming a more | | | | many nurseries are using Biometrics so that |
| popular method of site security. Using fingerprints | | | | unauthorised people are not able to access the |
| and other biometrics such as iris and voice | | | | premises. |
| recognition can make monitoring who is and isn't | | | | 7. Is highly beneficial as part of airport security. |
| on site, where they are and what they are trying | | | | Restricting access to parts of the airport can help |
| to do much easier. Because of the constant | | | | to ensure that there are no security breaches |
| improvements in the technology, biometric access | | | | from staff, or contract workers, and that |
| control systems are getting better and better, | | | | passengers can't gain access to areas where they |
| and are now more appropriate for a wider range | | | | are not allowed to be. |
| of environments. | | | | 8. Is a suitable addition to the security for |
| Biometric Access Control: | | | | companies or people working with sensitive data |
| 1. Can prevent unauthorised access and exit from | | | | or products. Those who handle medical records, |
| a building or part of a building. This can be useful in | | | | government data, or customer data as well as |
| offices, factories schools, hospitals and other | | | | other information, will need to ensure the safety |
| places where only authorised people should have | | | | of the data. By using a Biometric Access Control |
| access to certain areas. | | | | the data cannot be accessed by those who are |
| 2. Is cost effective as it is extremely accurate | | | | not authorised to view it. |
| and reliable, and can free up other resources such | | | | 9. Can be used to protect data on the move too. |
| as security guards, and other staff. This means | | | | Mobile computing and working remotely have |
| that each member of staff can get on with their | | | | revolutionised the modern work environment. As |
| own duties. | | | | more people are working on the move, or from |
| 3. Systems can prevent theft as only authorised | | | | home, the same stringent security and safety |
| people will be allowed access to restricted areas | | | | measures for data protection and site access |
| such as stock rooms, production lines, and | | | | need to be adhered to. |
| warehouses. If there is suspicious activity, it will be | | | | 10. Is extremely effective and can't be "beaten". |
| much easier to investigate. | | | | Colleagues can't use the same swipe card or |
| 4. Can prevent time and attendance fraud, as | | | | share pin numbers, either to gain access to the |
| there is no chance of colleagues signing in, or | | | | building, or to fraudulently claim they are working |
| swiping in for each other. | | | | when they aren't even on site. It's now possible |
| 5. Can make extremely busy areas such as | | | | to know exactly who is in the restricted area, and |
| construction sites where there are lots of | | | | who isn't. It's also less disruptive than having to |
| different people on site much easier to manage, | | | | sign in, or remember a pin number, or wearing an |
| as only authorised people can gain access. This | | | | ID card. |
| can help to prevent both organised and | | | | Now you know more about Biometric Access |
| opportunistic theft and other criminal activity. | | | | Control, isn't it time you thought about improving |
| 6. Can help to reassure staff and visitors, that the | | | | your security? |
| company takes security seriously. For example, | | | | |