Modern Security System - Face Recognition System

Security - With the escalating crime rates, it's quite uneasy to rely solely on the protection of the law. The numbers of terror attacks, across the world, have increased the significance of having a security system in place. It isn't just the law enforcement agencies or big corporate houses which need to be on the guards when it comes to using modern security systems but it has also become a should-have for small commercial houses and for residences too. Because when it comes to a well-organized terror attack, the terrorists leave no stone unturned in finding a place where they can plant a bomb, or for that matter hide their weapons for a large scale terror attack. Hence, this makes it imperative for residents also to install a home security system in their abode and create an aura of peace.

We are living in an era where problematic intruders are getting armed with more and more bold technology. But the advancement of technology is an incessant process. As we plunge into the times where the camouflage, which the burglars use, can no longer escape the eyes of wide-awake modern security system, there's no reason why we cannot live with unruffled minds. < Security >

Biometrics is a form of access control. It is a method, which is used for recognizing humans based on one or more intrinsic physical or behavioural traits. It may also be used to establish the identity of individuals in groups that are under surveillance.

The two main classes of biometric characteristics are mentioned as follows: < Security >

1. Behavioural: As the name suggests, they are related to the behaviour of a person. For instance, an individual's typing rhythm, gait and voice.
2. Physiological: They are related to the shape and structure of the body. Examples are face recognition, fingerprint, DNA, hand and palm geometry and body odour.

What's a Face Recognition System?

Face recognition system is one of the physiological biometrics, which is used as one of the additional and mass security measure. It's a computer program or an application which identifies a person from a digital image or a video frame from a source. < Security >

How it works?

The ability to differentiate between the background and the face is of high significance in a facial recognition system as this enables the system to identify a face within a crowd. Every face has numerous and distinguishable landmarks, the different peaks and valleys that add to the facial features. The person's facial features are compared, by the system, with those of the one stored in the database. The system makes use of the eighty nodes or nodal points, comprising the face print. These nodal points are measured creating a numerical code that represents the face in the database. Some of them measured by the system are as follows:

1. Depth of the eye sockets
2. Width of the nose
3. Distance between the eyes
4. The length of the jaw line
5. The shape of the cheekbones

Face recognition system is now compatible with cameras and is in use in airports as well as banks. The incredible potential which a modern facial recognition system possesses doesn't deter the manufacturers from striving to enhance the usability and accuracy of the systems.- Security

By Swaty A Agarwal

High Security Fencing

High Security Fencing is used to enclose a space or area, which for specific reasons are off limit to the general public, either for the protection of the public, the protection of the enclosed area, or both. High security fencing is generally of the electrified type, and an electrified fencing system is an extremely efficient method of securing an area or building. It is routinely specified by the home office, for the protection of prisons and other maximum security establishments.

Other types of fencing can include prison mesh, which is a form of fencing and made from steel. Razor wire, also known as barbed tape, was originally designed for military applications. It fencing can also include wall spikes, they are easy to install, and provide an efficient and low cost intrusion deterrent. < Security >

Fencing can be non-electrified and is available in many different styles to suit any needs, and some of these can include fencing for :

• High security
• Gates
• Railings
• Perimeter fencing
• Swimming pools
• Sports and Ornate purpose fencing

Security - A very popular type of security wire fencing is called mesh panel fencing. Welded mesh panels are usually supplied with a galvanised or PVC coated finish. Welded mesh panels are formed from wire, and resistance welded in a variety of heights and spacings. Panels are galvanised and can be PVC coated in a range of colours, and supported on steel section posts fabricated to suit the structural requirements of the fence.

Yet another type of wire fencing is strained wire fencing which is chain linked mesh wire, and is fixed to tensioned line wires supported between straining posts of concrete or steel. Chain link or rolls of mesh are manufactured from galvanised wire or can be PVC coated to improve appearance. < Security >

Railings are generally used where visual appeal, long life and low maintenance are high priorities. Railings are available in a huge range of choice and designs, with numerous decorative features to enhance their appeal.

High security mesh fencing is generally erected to heights of 3m to 6m, and manufactured from heavy duty welded mesh. This mesh is fabricated with small apertures to discourage climbing and deter the passing of materials through the fence, and many high security fences will also have additional high security features.

If you are in need of this service check out our product pages, they contain many companies that specialise in this. John Cheesman writes about High Security Fencing. Visit the Businessmagnet product page for details and suppliers of High Security Fencing.

By John Cheesman

Plastic Cards and Office Security

Security - In any workplace or organisation, there are likely to be some resources that can be potentially exploited by certain individuals unless the appropriate security measures are in place. Some examples of sensitive information and vulnerable resources include, but are not limited to: Physical Assets: These include everything from office supplies to larger items such as computer hardware, etc. While you may not think that it is that easy to remove such items from a given space, anything is possible given the ingenuity of crooks and con-men.

Technological Assets: These include patented or licensed software that the company either sells or uses strictly for in-house purposes. In many cases, these assets can be copied onto a simple and small device such as a CD or a pen-drive. Sensitive Information: This includes any information pertaining to company finances that may affect either the company, a set of individuals, or the market as a whole. Customer Information Databases: This includes private customer information such as credit card numbers, addresses, etc. The very first step in safeguarding against any of aforementioned types of theft is to have a comprehensive identification system in place. < Security >

Security -This can be achieved with much less hassle than you think. Practical Peripherals Corporation, or PPC, is the leading Australian provider of all of the materials and equipment needed to produce plastic identification cards. PPC is capable of addressing all of your office security related needs that pertain to plastic identification cards. If you are a part of or own an organization that is need of plastic identification cards, look no further than PPC.

By Carey Leyton