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A biometric network logon is not a silver bullet solution to security concerns but it will reduce some of the risks.

Passwords are a weak link and the easiest way to compromise a security system. It's estimated that 40% of all calls to IT help desks relate to lost or forgotten passwords. Over 80% of all network security breaches are associated with compromised passwords.

Biometric devices are now available to authenticate access to all types of facility. After an initial enrolment process there is no need to recall or enter a password again. The immediate benefits that flow from this include:

• No need to remember passwords or write them on Post-it notes.


• No need to be concerned about someone seeing you enter a password


• Foiling Keyloggers.

Laptop encryption is the number one discipline that a laptop user with a concern about data security should implement. As a bi-product, encryption will also address other vulnerabilities such as password hacking programs accessing data via an unencrypted wireless connection. Biometric logon is one of a number of useful measures that will further tighten data security. At the very least we think its worth investing in a USB biometric logon device as a great convenience. The added security is a bonus.