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How safe is your system?

One of the most dangerous security threats is impersonation, in which somebody claims to be somebody else. The security services that counter this threat are identification and authentication. Identification is the service where an identity is assigned to a specific individual, and authentication the service designed to verify a user's identity. The verifier can be identified and authenticated by what he knows (e.g. password), by what he owns (e.g. smart card) or by his human characteristics (biometrics).

The science of fingerprints is based on two rules. First, fingerprints are permanent. They are formed in the fetal stage, prior to birth and remain the same throughout that person's lifetime. Second, fingerprints are unique in that no two fingerprints are the same, even in identical twins. If you compare a newly captured fingerprint to one stored in a database - you will know if that person is who they claim to be. "I Am Who I Say I Am!"

Metacom offers Biometric systems ranging from laptop security up to the enterprise. Please contact us for a free security evaluation today.