SecuGen SecuGen’s popular and versatile fingerprint reader that is FBI Certified and STQC Certified. Featuring a comfortable, ergonomic design. Fingerprint Identification Humans have been using biometrics for identification since the Stone Age. Historians believe that finger and hand prints alongside cave paintings were used as the artist’s signature. The modern concept of using fingerprint as a unique identifier started in the 19th century when Sir Willam Herschel used handprints on the backside of his workers contracts.
Smart Capture™ It is a Self-Adjusting-Fingerprint-Brightness technology that ensures quality fingerprint scanning of different kind of fingers may it be dirty, scarred or anything difficult to scan. By automatically adjusting the brightness of the sensor, Smart Capture allows the fingerprint reader to capture high quality fingerprints from a wide range of difficult fingers such as dry, wet, scarred, aged skin or even in bright ambient conditions like being under direct sunlight. Auto-On allows the sensor to automatically detect the presence of a finger on the reader. With this, it would be easy and faster to identify yourself in the scanner making biometrics even more convenient to use.
This new technology, being sold under the name secudesktop 2000, improves both the hardware and software provided by secugen. The hardware improvements allow the sensor to take more physical readings, and the software uses a new algorithm to help determine whether the finger is real or not. This so-called “live finger technology” has yet to be fooled. Secugen is a major supplier of technology for governments, as well as large companies such as financial institutions and airports, so it needs to have secure systems such as this in place. Matthew's opinion with the recent trials of retinal scans failing in airports, fingerprint technology is the next best thing. If the system continues to be foolproof then i should think we would start to see them in use more and more, and maybe even at airports. The systems secugen produces are for desktop pcs, but i am sure the tech could be incorporated into other systems, such as cash machines and even vehicle locking systems.
What worries me, though, is that there are already fingerprint systems in use that do not have this new technology, such as some top-of-the-range cars. If it is very easy to bypass the sensors, why were they used in the first place? Nothing is foolproof (8:54am est tue jun 04 2002) the worst system is a “hack proof” system.
Nobody looks for exploits to a “hack proof” system. But there will be some. Even a bank vault can be beaten by someone with enough time, money, brains, and balls of iron. I ran across an article a week ago about how biometrics are easily fooled, and another one questioning the use of fingerprints in court, citing cases where innocent people have been incarcerated or even executed on the basis of a misread fingerprint. I'm happy for you. Now go take your pill.
– by /sm freedom? (10:25am est tue jun 04 2002) if the system continues to be foolproof then i should think we would start to see them in use more and maybe even at airports. One thing that has become a major concern to me is that since 9/11 things have been going toward “more secure” and in reality i think that instead of more secure we are going towards less freedom. I also agree that no systems is completely foolproof. I hope that it not used in airports!! To be quite frank alot of our freedoms are slowly being eaten away(quicker since 9/11). – by joker why do we need more security at an airport (11:20am est tue jun 04 2002) than the scanner looking for metal & stuff?
To thwart anything? To track down the gauzy film of clues if there's a major attack after the fact? Oh please: just go back to the damn passenger list. Or, are all those 'biometricly' scanned fingerprints ending up in a database somewhere, yet another pointless tracking of the individual for no state purpose? As hard as it is to swallow, through anonymity comes great security. Security from a state that goes nuts and becomes hell-bent on pursuing innocent but suspicious looking individuals. Money (unfortunately) has serial numbers making it potentially trackable.
But thankfully, it still ends up in anonymous bundles in cash registers. Cell phone calls? Credit card purchases? They're in hundreds of gov't databases, you can be sure. So long as the government is actively in pursuit of defending the freedoms as well as the security of the populus with equal vigor, then all forms of tracking are barely tolerable. But with the unprecedented power and ubiquity of modern computing systems, it becomes surprisingly easy to get ahold of compromised data in this realm. Let us not return to the mccarthy era.
Computerized witch-hunts will be far worse than anything the nazi's could have conjured up. – by tasteslikechicken tasteslikechicken (11:57am est tue jun 04 2002) mccarthy would have been proud of ashcroft!
– by nobody important firgerprint — not scientifically sound anyway (12:07pm est tue jun 04 2002) if anyone has time, they should read the may 2002 article on the new yorker regarding the reliability of finger printing. The article cites several reasons as to why finger printing does not follow the scientific method, and how this has led to recent court cases where finger print evidence is rejected as evidence. – by innocent its probably better than alternatives. (12:36pm est tue jun 04 2002) retina scanning is slow and expensive.
Id checking is a joke. If you have to be authenticated, you should be authenticated in the fastest, most reliable method. I am a big fan of using biometric technology for authentication, especially in the corporate sphere.
Nothing is truly hack-proof, but we can at least make it easier for us to identify ourselves and harder for someone else to impersonate us. This would also be eaier than using pin's. Our current methods really suck.
It's such a joke to have some airport security guard look at your driver's license. – by steven its probably better than alternative (1:33pm est tue jun 04 2002) any biometric measurement can be faked. All it takes is for the reproduction to have twice the resolution of the scanner. – by old sampler fingerprint validity (1:38pm est tue jun 04 2002).
I read through those same articals (and more) on fingerprint evidence in court. Take careful note that nobody is challenging the uniqueness of a fingerprint. What is being challenged is the ability of the “experts” to read and match a partial print to prints on file. Without knowing what finger the prints came from, how much of the print is there or the fine details of the print, it becomes much like “guessing” the final look of an abstract picture puzzle before it is complete and without knowing it's orientation. Biometric data is different. What is happening is comparing the data on file about a complete, known fingerprint with the actual finger a second time.
More like comparing a photocopy of the completed puzzle with the original. Much more accurate, to the point of becoming foolproof. Don't confuse the court admissability of “expert opinion” with the science itself. Nobody is challenging the science.
– by dht dht (1:58pm est tue jun 04 2002) sorry dude, but john henry proved that if a human expert can blow it, a machine can blow it ten times faster and ten times as impressively. I vote for the good old fashioned, low tech metal key, like the kind you use to get in your house. Yeah, those can be hacked too but nobody will cut off your hand for it, as long as you let go. – by /sm incorrect information (2:04pm est tue jun 04 2002) the news brief incorrectly says “this new technology, being sold under the name secudesktop 2000, improves both the hardware and software provided by secugen.”. The new technology is not being sold under the name of secudesktop2000, which is a fingerprint-based desktop security application that has been marketed for several years. The as-yet unnamed new technology can be implemented into a number of applications including peripherals and oem components and is definitely not limited to the desktop. – by editor i've got some new (2:13pm est tue jun 04 2002) cr@p to sell you now that you found out my old cr@p doesn't work.
This is about sales & i never understand how these co get them. – by tech /sm (3:39pm est tue jun 04 2002) different situations. This is not “machine vs human expert”. This is “biometrics vs forensics”. Totally different starting points. Finally, you have to remember your key wherever you go.
Biometrics are reliable and more importantly quick and idiot proof. I am thoroughly convinced that it is the best way to go. – by steven steven (4:07pm est tue jun 04 2002) i agree.
Let's give it a chance, and see how it does. /sm – had dude, can i have a job just like your? Diary of a wimpy kid hard luck pdf free. I'd love to be paid while i spend hours chatting on the internet.
What a deal!!! Put in a good word for me, will ya??? Oh, by the way, do you actually do any work?
– by hound-dog /sm (4:23pm est tue jun 04 2002). My point was that this technology is about biometrics, not forensics. The recent court cases have thrown some doubt on the validity of fingerprint forensics.
Only in the minds of those that don't understand the difference between forensics and biometrics is there any doubt to biometric fingerprint validity. Sure, you want a more reliable fingerprint biometric, then hire an expert to stand 24 hour guard over your system, limiting access to only those whose fingerprints match (taken at that moment under controlled conditions) with ones on file taken under the same conditions. But if you can't afford a full time expert standing guard over your system, then this technology is a faster, trustworthy, reliable substitute. It is certainly a more reliable technology than your “old fashioned bit of shaped/cut metal”. If we had no sociopaths and no idiots, we wouldn't need security. – by /sm hound-dog (4:39pm est tue jun 04 2002) sorry, i'm just a program as you should be able to tell from some of the responses no mere mortal could ever aspire to be me. – by /sm /sm (4:44pm est tue jun 04 2002) don't forget that biometrics is about identification, it has nothing to do with authorization.
Authorization is the second stage, done though a lookup (either a guard's list or a computer's list). Your old fashioned key encapsulates both identification and authorization into the same device.
Only useful in very limited situations. – by dht dht (4:48pm est tue jun 04 2002) ah, ok, you're talking about access and i'm talking about keys. However, i still don't think they're going to be foolproof, on either end. – by /sm hound-dog (more seriously) (4:49pm est tue jun 04 2002) yes, you can have a job like mine. What you must do is start your own company. – by /sm you can't lock yourself out with biometrics (5:20pm est tue jun 04 2002) actually, you can. I have problems with fingerprint scanners because i periodically loose my fingertips (skin peels off whenever i work with some detergents).
Any time the scanner fails, gets dirty, or your fingers are, then you are locked out. Microsoft safety scanner. – by old sampler semantics (7:26pm est tue jun 04 2002) it may be semantics in certain situations, but not in others. Question, how would you control particular hours of access to a particular room/system on an individualized basis with keys? Biometrics doesn't really replace a key for the situations where a key is appropriate, it replaces badges with mag stripes, and userid/password combinations. – by dht not perfect (locked-out) (9:26am est wed jun 05 2002) i happened to be polishing some plastic lenses yesterday, the polish is great for making a smooth clear finish on plastics in fact it works on skin too, my fingers tips were as smooth as silk by the end of they day.
I'll bet you i would be locked out of my own computer, if i used this technology. What about the effects of chemicals like glue and paint? Will they change the electrical or surface properties of your fingers too much? Everyone is concerned about keeping the bad guys out, but what about the good guys getting in? I doubt that i would be satisfied to wait a day or two for my fingers to restore themselves. Btw: if someone did cut your fingers off, there are several ways of keeping them alive a short time and mimicking real blood flow. Of course it would be easier to take the whole hand, the blood vessels are easier to work with.
Gruesome grin – by alricsca dht (10:02am est wed jun 05 2002) a key can operate an electrical switch. Acess problem solved.
– by /sm /sm (2:11pm est wed jun 05 2002). See the difference between identification and authorization? It is not just semantics. – by dht dht (2:32pm est wed jun 05 2002) you can have two completely different keys that open the same lock (or process the same switch). Picture the tines on your house key. Now imagine that each one operates a separate switch. Not everyone's key needs to be the same.
You can certainly have two different keys that open the same lock, only for different time periods. Or for that matter, two physical keys to log into the same terminal with different levals of access. It's really not that much of a challenge to come up with a much better solution than using body parts as a goddamned key.
– by /sm /sm (2:53pm est wed jun 05 2002). As i said before, biometrics are not meant to replace keys, they are meant to replace id cards and userid/passwords. I differentiate between identification and authorization because idcards/userids/biometrics are intended to clearly identify that an individual is a particular person (with increasing degrees of accuracy) and the authorization is left as a separate stage to granting access.
A key is an automatic authorization, to anyone that holds it. Identification is not part of the picture when using a key/lock. And yes, it is a challenge to come up a workable solution that uses keys to replace these solutions. – by dht differentiate between identification and authorization (5:08pm est wed jun 05 2002) you missed part of that. Biometrics works the same way.
The scanner evaluates an identity. Not the actual person holding the identity. This is why the fakes work. There is nothing that ties the identity back to the brain the identity belongs to. The only way to do that is to tie that identity to something the brain knows (and only that brain).
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One way is passwords – which requires two entities to know the secret. The scanner (actually the thing behind the scanner) and the brain. Another is a challenge response. (three way authentication).
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If you want a workable solution, check out the cryptokeys used on secure telephones. You can also require a password/pin to gain final access to usage. The key is identification. The pin is authentication and authorization.
Biometrics are good for identification, but useless for authentication since they can be (relatively) easily faked. A password can then be used for authentication. Authorization is usually taken from the combination of identity+authentication, but need not be. Biometrics can provide identity. They cannot also provide authentication. A kerberos login can be used to illustrate that. Just because you provide an identity (the principal) and authentication (the password) which gets you a tgt token, you can then gain a service ticket to a host.
You may still not be granted authorization to use that host, even with a login and identity, unless something ties that login to the authenticated identity. – by old sampler identification and authorization (7:29pm est wed jun 05 2002). Well, i may miss a lot of things, but in this particular case i didn't. I already made the point about a key encapsulating both identity and authorization in the same package earlier. But i will nitpick on your definition as well:-) possession is identification.
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The tines are the authorization. If they match the lock's pin lengths, then the key will turn.
The turning of the key/lock is the user exercising his access authorization. If you possess the key to a lock you are automaticly authorized access, so in essence the identity doesn't count.
Biometrics doesn't work the same way. Simple possession of a known identity does not automaticly grant authorization. You are correct that the scanner evaluates identity, while access authorization is a separately controlled issue.
Yes, i am aware of the cryptokeys used in secure telephones (thanks for the reminder). In that case they are used as identification only, and the pin/password is the authorization. Special case that could easily be replaced (and has been) by magcard/pin or even userid/password. Biometrics is about better identification tools, not authorization.
The current technology is miles better at valid identification than cards or userids or (especially) keys. The disadvantage of keys is also it's advantage in other situations. You can easily “loan” your authorization to another, which is perfectly valid if you are the one deciding who is authorized or not. Biometric identities are a lot harder to loan out, or lose, than keys (or cards or userids). Boy, has /sm ever taken me a long way away from my intial post on forensic vs biometric fingerprint validity.
SecuGen is pleased to announce the availability of biometric identity management and fraud prevention for SAP system users with the combination of SecuGen Hamster Plus and Hamster IV fingerprint readers and bioLock software from realtime North America Inc. SecuGen fingerprint scanners are fully compatible with bioLock software, which gives SAP users biometric control of sensitive system activities at granular levels, such as financial transfers, access to customer or vendor master data and viewing of confidential company reports or intellectual property. Biometric credentials can be re-authenticated when users request restricted information or perform mission-critical activities, using a SecuGen Hamster series reader combined with bioLock software.
Passwords become irrelevant and are replaced with robust biometric control. This enhances governance, regulatory compliance and strictly enforces Segregation of Duties (SoD) procedures. SecuGen fingerprint readers are well known around the world for being accurate, rugged, and affordable.
The Hamster Plus and Hamster IV feature Auto-On, an Automatic Finger Placement Detection technology that checks for the presence of a finger without prompting, thus improving speed significantly. Recognition of difficult fingerprints, such as dry, wet, scarred or aged skin, has been enhanced with Smart Capture, which adjusts brightness to adjust for such conditions. Jeff Brown, VP of Sales and Marketing stated, 'Our Hamster readers work seamlessly with bioLock and SAP software to give security administrators more control than ever before. If a user fails a SecuGen biometric authentication by attempting an unauthorized activity, a supervisor can be automatically alerted by email of the logged security violation. The SecuGen Hamster reader therefore becomes an integral part of an SAP data loss and insider fraud prevention system.'
'The SecuGen Hamster Plus and Hamster IV are very easy to use with great speed and image quality,' stated Thomas Neudenberger, COO of realtime North America Inc. 'We are very impressed with the ergonomics and quality of these readers. The adoption and acceptance of biometrics in corporate environments is dependent on ease of use and convenience as provided by SecuGen’s Hamster line of fingerprint readers.' Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen, added, 'We are very pleased to be working with realtime AG and realtime North America. Together we are able to provide a level of security demanded by SAP customers which happen to be some of the world’s most visible corporations.' Established in Europe 25 years ago by former senior SAP managers, realtime is a certified SAP Software partner specializing in biometric security and identity management software systems.
Over 200 Fortune Global 500 corporations and government agencies are served by realtime software. Find out more at www.biolock.us. SecuGen Corporation (www.secugen.com) is a provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms. Known for high quality, ruggedness, and performance in a wide variety of applications and environmental conditions, SecuGen products are used by world-leading financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through a partner network of over 200 original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators around the world. Contact: SecuGen +1-408-834-7712, [email protected] or www.secugen.com.
June 6, 2017 - announced a new partnership to help customers using fingerprint readers accelerate their projects with a suite of cloud-based biometric identification management software tools called CloudABIS. The partnership will help to speed deployment and facilitate the software development process for SecuGen’s global partner network. “Implementation of biometric identity management projects often poses a host of challenges such as integration, development obstacles, licensing issues, and on-going maintenance which cost precious time, resources, and money,” explained Mizan Rahman, founder of M2SYS Technology. “CloudABIS removes the friction and risk from the process while lowering the total cost of ownership.” CloudABIS allows anyone around the world embarking on a biometric identity project to rapidly bring to market a highly scalable solution, avoiding the cost and burden of significant development and maintenance.
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SecuGen is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms. Since 1998, SecuGen has been serving the global biometrics industry and strives to provide its customers with the highest quality products and service through continuous research & development and dedicated technical support. SecuGen's core technologies include patented SEIR-based fingerprint sensors with 500 dpi resolution with SecuGens's proprietary extraction and matching algorithms. SecuGen hardware is known for their extreme durability, accuracy, and support for a wide range of platforms. SecuGen Corp fingerprint biometric products include FBI-certified fingerprint sensors and OEM components, developer kits, biometric software, MINEX-tested/NIST-compliant algorithms, and ready-to-use PC peripherals, including the popular Hamster™ brand of USB fingerprint readers. SecuGen's proven hardware and software products have been implemented worldwide for numerous applications such as information security, physical access control, labor tracking, immigration, financial transactions, and medical records control.
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