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The
Convergence of Logical and Physical Security
Creating
A Higher Level Of Security For People And
Data
Introduction:
The
current geopolitical climate clearly demonstrates
that the need to improve security has never
been greater. Savvy organizations understand
that their most important assets are people
and data. The logical outgrowth of this
mind set is the convergence of data and
physical security. The melding of technologies
in an efficient manner results in a higher
level of security, and when done correctly
reduced operating costs which results in
a faster return on investment.
The
Problem:
The
problem has been how best to integrate two
different technology designs; data security
and physical security. Each has its own
modalities, operational protocols, and different
ways of communicating. This results in high
levels of incompatibility spanning virtually
all applications, devices and operating
systems. In other words, nothing works seamlessly
which is really the goal.
The
Solution:
BIO*GATE 2.2 for Lenel
BIO*GATE
2.2 is a biometric authentication and identity
management solution that protects information
resources and manages users access. BIO*GATE
2.2 is a highly flexible platform that can
be configured to operate with any combination
of passwords, biometrics and smart cards
and is fully scaleable from work group size
applications on up to enterprise-wide deployments.
The
integration of BIO*GATE with OnGuard from
Lenel provides comprehensive data security
in combination with enhanced physical security.
This higher level of converged security
is achieved by preventing unauthorized personnel
from accessing data. BIO*GATE alerts security
personal in real time with incident specific
information allowing the security team to
react appropriately to unauthorized access
attempts and possible system intrusions.
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BIO*GATE 2.2 incorporates a fully featured
event viewer and alarm console that
displays every logical logon attempt.
The event viewer alerts personnel to
failed or unauthorized data system access
attempts with both on-screen and human
voice alerts. The event viewer also
features a Forced Acknowledgement system
and a comprehensive Search Engine that
simplifies event forensics in the event
they are needed. |
BIO*Gate
utilizes open source code and Common Data
Security Architecture design. Its compliance
with industry standards, ease of use, simplicity
of deployment, and cost effectiveness make
it an intelligent choice for deployment.
BIO*GATE is the answer for those who require
increased logical security and enhanced
physical access control.
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How
The Convergence Works:
Normal
Scenario:
Step 1: An authorized person
enters the facility via normal means which
may include the use of a swipe card, or
biometric device. OnGuard verifies the credentials
and signals BIO*GATE that this person has
been authorized to enter the facility.
Step
2: The authorized person proceeds to his
or her workstation and logs on via the prescribed
method which can be a single or combination
of modalities such as user id's and biometrics.
Step
3: The BIO*GATE server authenticates the
user credentials and unlocks the workstation
giving the user access to his or her applications
and data.
Abnormal
Scenario 1: Person
is authorized to be in the facility but
is not authorized to access data through
a given work station.
Step 1: An employee or authorized person
enters the facility via normal means including
the use of a swipe card, or biometric device.
OnGuard verifies the credentials and signals
BIO*GATE that this person has been authorized
to enter the facility.
Step
2: The authorized person proceeds to a workstation
he or she is not authorized to use such
as an R&D Lab workstation. He attempts
to log in via the prescribed method which
can be a single or combination of modalities
such as user id's and biometrics.
Step
3: The BIO*GATE server fails the authentication
of the user credentials and keeps the workstation
locked. The system simultaneously generates
an on-screen visual and human voice alert
via the BIO*GATE event viewer in the Command
and Control Center.
Abnormal
Scenario 2: Person is not
been authorized to be in the facility and
may or may not have stolen credentials.
Step 1: An unauthorized person
enters the facility by abnormal means such
as tailgating, an open window or an exit
door that has been blocked open. As a result
of this action OnGuard has not verified
this persons credentials and has not signaled
BIO*GATE that this person has been authorized
to enter the facility.
Step
2: The unauthorized person proceeds to a
workstation he or she is not authorized
to use (ie: R&D Lab workstation) and
attempts to log in via the prescribed method
which can be a single or combination of
modalities such as user id's and biometrics.
Step
3: The BIO*GATE server fails the authentication
of the user credentials and keeps the workstation
locked. The system simultaneously generates
a flashing on-screen visual and
human voice alert via the BIO*GATE event
viewer in the Command and Control Center.
For
additional information about BIO*GATE, please
click on the following link to view the
brochure:
BIO*GATE
Brochure
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