Biometrics are biological markers such as iris and fingerprint scanners that serve as a unique identifier. It is simply a way of making sure everything is safe and security isn't breached.
Your facility may not need something as complex and secure as biometrics but for those that do, it is a sure way of securing the building that is much more efficient than key cards, tailgating, regular keys, key pads, or ID swapping.
“A biometric ID can also serve as a master credential. Consider that an average employee may be issued a key, a photo badge, a PIN code, and a smart card. A single occupant could have up to four methods to gain access, not including guards at any checkpoint.”
While a biometrics system will have a larger initial investment, the long-term savings outweigh the costs. For instance:
According to Sean Ahrens, Global Practice Leader for Security Consulting and Design Services with Aon Global Risk Consulting:
“Biometrics provide an opportunity to standardize a credential methodology that spans multiple access systems. You also need to decide if your biometric system will verify or identify enrollees. A one-to-many match means that a presented credential will be compared to all of the other templates on file, essentially identifying the individual and giving them access according to the permissions associated with their profile. A one-to-one match will simply verify that the presented credential is confirmed for entry.”
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No matter what you ultimately decide, make sure that your facility is secure and safe from outside risks, using a CMMS Program from Maintenance Care allows you track important daily security checks, ensure that scheduled maintenace is completed and action issues before they become a potential security risk.