This paper examines how biometrics is integrated into access control applications and the key issues to be considered when using a biometric device. A primary goal of the paper is to educate and inform users about the potential of biometrics in access control and its many benefits.
“Modern biometrics has been gaining acceptance for only the last five to 10 years,” said Joe Turek, chair of SIA’s Biometrics Industry Group and president of Biometrics2000 Corp. “Only through education can this industry provide the end user quality integration of biometrics and security solutions.”
The paper was produced by SIA’s Biometrics Industry Group as part of a series: Guide to the Usage of Biometrics. This newest paper joins Biometrics in the Workplace. The group plans to produce additional papers in 2006.
“By producing this white paper SIA hopes to further the market's overall understanding of how to successfully implement biometrics,” said Bill Spence, vice chair of SIA’s Biometrics Industry Group and vice president of Recognition Systems, Inc. “Given this segment’s rapid growth, successful applications will be key in the broadening and further acceleration of this technology's use.”
The report serves as a valuable resource for companies both large and small who want to integrate biometrics components into their physical access control system. The report also details how biometric systems available today can economically meet the needs of almost any commercial access control application. And, as costs come down, how justifying the use of a biometric will become a reality for more and more people.
Biometrics in Physical Access Control - Issues, Status and Trends can be downloaded at
