PPVS Complete Facilities Management
Passwords may not have quite had their day, but there are huge problems with them. Most of these problems hinge on the fact that it’s difficult for people to remember even one, unique, strong password. IT security professionals have therefore been developing password replacements. One of these is biometric security.
Biometric security replaces or supplements something you know (i.e. a password) with something you have, i.e. a part of your body. The main advantage of biometric security is that you cannot forget to bring your body with you the way you can forget to bring an access token. It is also even more difficult to counterfeit a body part than it is an access token.
At present, biometric security is generally based on fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, facial recognition or voice recognition. In principle, it’s also possible to use DNA recognition. In practice, however, there are numerous reasons why this is currently highly impractical.
Below is PPVS quick guide to the main types of biometric security in use at this time. All of these biometric security types are available for installation by our team of professionals.
Fill out the form for general inquiries or contact our team directly by calling the office directly using the numbers below.
Fingerprint recognition is widely used on premium mobile devices. It is also growing in popularity as a means of access control. At present, fingerprint scanners require a person to put their finger onto the scanner and hold it there while the scan is done. This means that it is a relatively slow method of biometric identification. It does, however, offer a particularly high level of security.
Iris recognition is much more similar to fingerprint recognition than to facial recognition. As with fingerprint recognition, a person needs to have their eyeball right up against the scanner and keep it there while the scan is done. This can be a bit uncomfortable, especially if the person wants to blink. As with fingerprint recognition, however, iris recognition offers a very high level of security.
The most obvious difference between facial recognition and both fingerprint recognition and iris recognition is that it can be done “on-the-fly”. In other words, a person’s image can be captured in passing and analysed as they are moving forward. If necessary, security personnel can then move in to remove people. This makes it very convenient, but, at present, the recognition system is not totally reliable.
We are experienced in providing a wide range of services from FM to construction for domestic, industrial and commercial sectors.
Biometric systems capture an individual’s unique biological traits using sensors such as fingerprint scanners or cameras. This information is then stored in a database and compared with the live scan during authentication. If there is a match, access is granted – if not, access is denied.
Yes, biometric security has been proven to be highly accurate, with error rates as low as 0.01%. This is because biometric traits are unique to each individual and cannot be easily replicated or shared.
Biometric security offers several advantages over traditional forms of authentication, including increased accuracy and efficiency, reduced risk of fraud and identity theft, and improved convenience for users. Biometrics also eliminate the need for physical tokens or passwords, reducing costs associated with lost or stolen credentials.
Our helpdesk Operations Department provides 24/7 maintenance and support services for clients’ property portfolios across the UK. We have FM services with Project, Contract, and Account Managers ensuring smooth operations and compliance. Through our daily operations, we run reports to monitor spending, outstanding works, security, and potential projects, aiming to reduce unnecessary call-outs and save money. In FM, we use CAFM software to centralise facilities services, generate reports, and track SLA compliance. Clients can access the system through a client portal to review works and reports.
We understand that our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to providing a service that meets their needs. We work closely with our clients to ensure that they’re happy with the results we deliver, and we’re always looking for ways to improve our service. We believe that communication is key, and we will always keep you updated on the progress of your project.
For general enquiries please fill out the form and our team will be back in touch. Or give us a call or email using the details below.