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SecureSuite is a comprehensive authentication
management infrastructure designed to be integrated and deployed with
any combination
of biometrics and token technologies. Different authentication technologies
can be used separately or concurrently within the same system, establishing
a true mix-and-match environment to fit any security needs. User experience
remains consistent throughout the tightly engineered system that allows
for seamlessly integrated and fully layered authentication.
For more information and an in-depth discussion of the various authentication
technologies please visit our 'Authentication
Basics' section.
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| The following authentication technologies have
been integrated with I/O Software's Authentication
Platform and SecureSuite XS: |
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| Fingerprint recognition processes physical
characteristics of the fingerprint, such as ridge ends and bifurcations. |
| The strengths of fingerprint recognition technology
are acceptance, convenience, and reliability. It takes little time and effort
for somebody using a fingerprint identification device to have his or her
fingerprint scanned. |
| Visit the products
listing in our Partner section for a listing of integrated fingerprint
products. |
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| Facial verification and recognition is one
of the fastest growing sectors of the biometrics industry. Most commercial
efforts have been stimulated by the fact that more cameras are being placed
in the home and workplace. |
| Facial recognition systems can automatically
recognize persons using a video camera to store and compare facial features
for authentication. Most face technologies are designed for one-to-many
searches. |
| A big advantage of face recognition technology
is that it may not require additional hardware, immediately becoming an
added value to any existing multimedia or surveillance infrastructure. |
| Visit the products
listing in our Partner section for a listing of integrated face products.
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| Iris recognition refers to an authentication
method that utilizes the unique characteristics of the iris, the colored
portion of the eye that surrounds the pupil. |
| An advantage of iris recognition technology
is that the user is not required to focus on a target because the patterns
are located on the surface of the eye. Defects in the iris, eyeglasses and
contact lenses are also easily accommodated. Iris recognition technology
vendors claim to offer the lowest FAR, highest accuracy, single-factor identification
method in the industry. |
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Visit the products
listing in our Partner section for a listing of integrated face products.
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| Signature recognition is a behavioral authentication
method that uses an individual's signature as a means of verifying their
identity. |
| The biometrics of a handwritten signature
is based not only on the shape of the signature but more importantly on
selected signature dynamics. The signature is captured along with timing
elements and sequential stroke patterns. These dynamics yield accuracy results
that are generally perceived as less intrusive than other alternative biometric
technologies. |
| Visit the products
listing in our Partner section for a listing of integrated signature
products. |
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| USB token devices are used for authenticating
user identification, usually in coordination with a personal identification
number (PIN) or single password. They are technologically identical to smart
cards, with the exception of their form factor and interface. |
| An advantage of USB tokens is that readers
are not required because the token simply plugs into a USB port. Also, tokens
are small and designed to fit on a key chain. However, tokens can be lost
as easily as a house key and they are not unique to the user. |
| Visit the products
listing in our Partner section for a listing of integrated USB token
products. |
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| Smart cards have an embedded microprocessor
or memory chip that provides the processing power to serve many different
applications. Memory cards simply store data. A microprocessor card, on
the other hand, can add, delete and manipulate information in its memory
on the card. A microprocessor card also has built-in security features.
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| Smart cards have already been deployed in
a number of environments. The Smart Card's portability and ability to be
updated make it a technology well suited for securely connecting the virtual
and physical worlds. |
| Visit the products
listing in our Partner section for a listing of integrated smart card
products. |
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| Contactless smart cards contain a small antenna
so that the card reader detects the card from farther away. The distance
can vary from a fraction of an inch to several feet, depending on the technology
and hardware used. |
| In a multifactor PC authentication environment
and in combination with a biometric technology these devices can provide
a very convenient and secure method of authentication. |
| Visit the products
listing in our Partner section for a listing of integrated contactless
card products. |
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