Information Security Buzz: Access Control — Why Fingerprints Are Better Than Keys
Authentication is any process whereby an individual proves that they are who they claim to be, and in an increasingly digital world, authentication is the key to protecting both connected and unconnected assets. We need it to keep out bad people (black hat hackers, identity thieves) and let in good people (staff, customers, experts) — not just to computers and IT networks, but business premises and hardware as well.
