Security and Technology

Phishing Expeditions.
"It's estimated that more than 60 million Americans have been caught in phishing expeditions."
Gartner Research

Explore the Possibilities!
Introducing the P5000 fingerprint device. Incorporating the latest in biometric technology this large-area sensor is ready to you to new places.
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Knowledge: Security & Technology

Today's biometric systems are available with a wide range of technologies. Differences in these technologies can be significant to better understand the biometric technology available. Please, browse our technology section.

Security:

Your Fingerprint Privacy:
What it means to have your fingerprint image stored as a template.
Data Encryption:
What is encryption, what different kinds of encryption are there?
Algorithms:
Why is it important? Are they all the same?
Security in Biometric Implementations:
Am I really safer?

Technology:

What are Fingerprint Templates:
How are they stored.
How do small sensors work (.ppt):
Small sensors can be very effective when pattern matching instead of using minutia algorithms
AuthenTec Trueprint Technology (.ppt)
See the fundamentals behind the patented e-field technology.
UPEK Sensor Technology:
Understand UPEK's active capactive sensing technology