Covert Operative Guide

Covert Operative Guide

Biometrics Applied Physical Security

Security measures applied with biometrics provide a more secure mechanism by using an individual’s unique physical traits for authentication.

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Its purpose is to grant access to a facility, device or system based on the automatic and instant verification of a user’s physical characteristics.

Most commonly; fingerprint, facial and iris.

Because biometric security evaluates an individual’s bodily elements or biological data, it is currently the strongest and most foolproof physical security technique used for identity verification.

Biometric security is implemented in environments with critical physical security requirements; systems that may be highly prone to identity theft and spaces vulnerable to proximity breaches.

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