Fingerprint Authentication to Windows Networks

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SentriNET, from BMS Biometrics, allows a person’s fingerprint to be used to authenticate their identity when accessing Microsoft Windows networks. SentriNET offers the ability to implement and enforce a corporate security policy, integrating with Active Directory (AD) for the enrolment of users and the storage of templates.

The result of the authentication process is a secure, faster, easier and more auditable network log-on. It is no longer necessary to enforce regular password changes because fingerprints cannot be forgotten, copied, transferred or stolen.

SentriNET does not actually store a copy of the fingerprint, so it is impossible to reverse engineer a fingerprint from this software - this is important when considering possible civil liberty implications of using fingerprint technology.

SentriNET is a fully integrated, off-the-shelf solution. The benefits of using SentriNET over traditional network passwords are clear:-

Fingerprints cannot be forgotten, copied, transferred or stolen
Faster, easier and more secure network access control
The cost of network password administration is dramatically reduced
SentriNET uses Microsoft user management tools for enrolment
Easy to install and deploy, with minimum training required
Common biometric devices - can be used with standard PCSC compliant smart cards or USB tokens to protect access to credentials such as digital certificates
Works with VPN solutions for mobile users accessing enterprise networks via the Internet
Supports a range of industry leading fingerprint scanners
Works with both the Authentec and UPEK chipsets, which are currently incorporated within laptops from HP, IBM, Lenovo, Fujitsu and Toshiba

SentriNET is unique in its class and has no direct competitor.

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This non-proprietary software solution has been supplied to both private and public sector organisations worldwide, making a significant and tangible difference to the protection of assets held on IT systems.