Security solutions to criminal and terror threats are multifaceted. The human element is a critical component but technology can play an important supporting role. Biometrics to identify and track people on the move is one way to strengthen security. The most common types of biometrics are fingerprint and iris scans. Neither is new. This kind of technology has been in use and also a part of popular culture for decades. As you may recall, Batman used a portable retina scan device in his Batmobile to identity the Penguin (1966) and in Diamonds are Forever, James Bond thwarts the fingerprint scanner in the dressing room of Tiffany Case (1971). Fingerprints are a unique physical characteristic that can't be forged. At least, they are difficult to replicate. There was a case back in 2009 of a South Korean woman who although previously deported, successfully entered Japan by covering her fingertips with a special tape she bought from a broker who also supplied the matching fake passport. Any system can be thwarted. Unlike humans, machines are predictable and that's a vulnerability. In any event, biometrics are becoming common place. In addition to playing a security role, biometrics are meant to move travelers along faster. Earlier this year, Delta Continue ReadingThe post Can Biometrics Help? appeared first on Chameleon Associates.
