Research and Markets : Usage of Biometric Access Control Systems Forecasted to Increase Dramatically Amongst Enterprises.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Enterprise Threat Alert : Biometric Access Identity Theft Vulnerability to their offering The use of biometric access control systems, domestically and internationally, is expected to improve overall security. But an easily exploited vulnerability can quickly increase potential risk and legal liability resulting from identity theft, and linkage to organized crime and even terrorists. Biometric tools are based on technologies that identify certain anatomical characteristics. These human characteristics include Facial Recognition Noun 1. facial recognition - biometric identification by scanning a person's face and matching it against a library of known faces; "they used face recognition to spot known terrorists" automatic face recognition, face recognition , Fingerprint Recognition Fingerprint recognition or fingerprint authentication refers to the automated method of verifying a match between two human fingerprints. Fingerprints are one of many forms of biometrics used to identify an individual and verify their identity. , Hand Geometry Hand geometry is a biometric that identifies users by the shape of their hands. Hand geometry readers measure a user's hand along many dimensions and compare those measurements to measurements stored in a file. , Iris Recognition Iris recognition is a method of biometric authentication that uses pattern recognition techniques based on high-resolution images of the irides of an individual's eyes. Not to be confused with another less prevalent ocular-based technology, retina scanning, iris recognition uses , and Voice Recognition. In one application, biometric technologies are used to verify identity and authenticate (1) To verify (guarantee) the identity of a person or company. To ensure that the individual or organization is really who it says it is. See authentication and digital certificate. (2) To verify (guarantee) that data has not been altered. individuals for access into restricted areas. Restricted areas include web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. centers, data centers, research and development centers, and secure zones within these facilities. Long an accepted solution in the defense, military, and intelligence communities in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , biometric access control systems are increasingly present in the commercial and federal civilian sectors domestically and internationally. While many enterprises are not direct users of biometric access control systems, third-party service firms, including outsourcing firms, domestically and internationally, do use biometrics and usage is forecast to increase dramatically. Several dynamics are contributing to accelerated growth in the United States and in other geographic regions. This alert entitled "Biometric Access Identity Theft Vulnerability" is part of an Enterprise Threat Alert Service. Legal and financial liabilities, and damage to the corporate reputation, are the adverse legacies of the emerging global threat conditions that plague today's enterprise. The aim of this security advisory service is to protect executive management against these pressures. Contents of this 9 page alert include: -- Situation Report -- Threat Analysis -- Legal/Governance Impact -- Recommended Action Benefits Of The Enterprise Threat Alert Assessment Service --Reduce overall enterprise risk exposure and vulnerability exploitation --Integrate more effective controls to reduce reputation and legal liability exposure --Increase ROSI ROSI Return on Security Investment ROSI Repository of Student Information ROSI Rollergirls of Southern Indiana (Evansville, IN) ROSI Raytheon Optical Systems Incorporated ROSI Romanian Open Source and Free Software Initiative ("return-on-security-investment") through breach reduction --Allocate security and risk budgets more effectively --Improve corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. practices --Increase Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability --Improve regulatory compliance practices --Increase effectiveness of individual accountability risk strategies --Gain a broader perspective of the causal threat and risk factors (CTRFs) that create risk and liability --Improve the efficacy of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) during negotiations and renewals --Make more informed decisions about migrating data management and development offshore, and lower the risk and liability of going offshore --Learn which countries represent the highest risk for offshore data management and development, and why --Learn how to assess offshore savings versus risk and liability costs For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c5636 |
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