John Davies, managing director at UK-based access control security solutions TDSi, has recently given his thoughts on the future of a number of currently used or emerging biometric technologies, according to a Source Security article.
First citing fingerprint readers, Davies acknowledged that they are both the cheapest and the most prevalent of the biometric technologies. However, they are also the least reliable of the major technologies. Despite their reliability issues, he still considers them to fit with high volume, low risk situations.
Additionally Davies addressed the relatively new technology of palm or finger vein scans. Early reports from the usage of the scanners is that they are highly reliable, accurate, and nearly completely non-invasive as it requires no actual contact with the device to authenticate; authentication occurs via an infra-red picture taken that can even see through gloves. Many of Japan’s financial institutions currently use these technologies and are reporting great success.
Furthermore Davies touched on authentications via the eye such as iris and retinal scanners. While they are quite expensive, they are also generally considered the most reliable and accurate. According to Davies, retinal scanning will most likely be used for only the highest security needs as it is generally considered more invasive to users.
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