Utilizing biometrics for personal authentication is becoming convenient and considerably more accurate than current methods such as the utilization of passwords or PINs. This is possible as biometrics links authentication to a particular individual and not a password or token that might be used by someone other than an authorized user. Biometric security has become a convenient, inexpensive and accurate way of verifying a person s identity by eliminating the need to carry cards and/or remember passwords. It has also proven to be an effective way of minimizing security breaches while providing a thorough and detailed audit trail when unauthorized access becomes an issue.

Building Access	Used in place of keys or keycards to gain access to secure areas of buildings
Immigration	Reduce unlawful entries, speed access for legitimate travelers
Airport	Check-in Speed check-in procedure
ATM	Access Access Bank/ATM accounts without card - no need to remember PIN
PC/LAN Logon	Eliminates the need for logon IDs and passwords
Retail	Payment Reduce losses from bad checks and credit card fraud
E-commerce	Verify identity for online purchases and payments
Government	Reduce fraudulent activities related to identity theft i.e. social insurance and welfare claims