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Q from 007 SkyFall Movie Knows the Power of Biometric Technology

 

Maybe Jame Bond's "Q" is on to something?

 

In new Bond movie 'SkyFall" the high-tech gadget inventor "Q" introduces Bond to a Biometrically secure handgun which will only operates with Bond's palm print  biometric signature. At first Bond's response is lack luster as if he does not really appreciate this powerful technology handed to him. Of couse, like in all Bond movies "Q's"  invention proves most useful on his mission.

My accessment is:

As vynol records and 8-track tapes were replaced, almost overnight, by introduction of CD/DVD Rom disk and drives (digital technology); Biometric technology (using ones unique fingerprint to secure a device) will also replace common computer hardware devices like USB flash disk (thumb drives) and hard drives. Unprotected digital stored data on a hard disk or disk is fodder for identity thieves. If you lose your disk, you might be compromised. Bond might snub his new biometric handgun, but biometric security and technology is only in its infancy commercially. You may not carry around triple level security data on your portable USB flash disk, but you probably carry letters, documents or emails with personal or even financial information included. Let us not forget about our coveted smart phones or Ipads with built-in GPS software tracking which can track us, or someone else, around world.

If ones believes the world will become are more peacefull place due to the advent of technology invading our lives, then I guess one should not be too alarmed about potential breach and missuse of privacy.

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How to Find Vehicle Surveillance Threats to Your Privacy

In today's high-tech and security driven environment, tracking devices and even cellular phones can be used as vehicle tracking tools. Some tracking devices are small and can be easily hidden. Protecting one's vehicle from potential threats of technical surveillance or monitoring devices requires systematically searching the vehicle to discover any hidden devices. In addition, knowledge of which types of devices might be deployed as tracking devices will prove invaluable. The most common types of technical vehicle surveillance devices deployed are GPS Trackers. GPS tracking devices are high-tech devices designed to track or monitor the movement of a vehicle. Some GPS tracking systems are designed to track company fleet vehicles and provide valuable fuel consumption data consumption which can be used to reduce high fuel cost. Other types of GPS trackers, using same basic functions, can be placed covertly and hidden inside a target vehicle. Once installed the GPS tracker can relay accurate tracking information on where the vehicle is or has traveled via SMS text or in real-time to a terminal computer. The computer system visually displays the GPS information detailing where the vehicle has traveled. GPS tracking devices can also store tracking data obtained for later retrieval and analysis. The information collected is very specific and can be used to determine how the target vehicle was driven by specifying how fast or how slow the vehicle was driven. This type of information can aid a surveillance team later when actively following the target vehicle, given GPS tracking data acquired indicating how and where the vehicle was driven.

GPS trackers also have a feature called GEO fencing which sends an alert if the vehicle leaves a specific targeted area. GPS Geo fencing is a powerful surveillance tool which allows the user to contain and monitor the target within a specific area without taking any action unless the target leaves the area.

In addition to GPS trackers, various wireless radio frequency transmitters can be deployed. These technical surveillance devices are small and can be easily concealed on a target vehicle to monitor and record conversations inside the vehicle. Radio frequency transmitters have a limited range between 300 meters – 1,500 meters. Therefore, a surveillance team must be on location or actively following the target vehicle. Reflective tape is another type of tracking product used to track a target vehicle. The tape is composed of special reflective materials used to tag a target vehicle. Once a target vehicle is tagged an infrared laser beam is used to track the target vehicle day or night. Also, certain chemicals compounds can be applied to a target vehicle, which are undetectable by the naked-eye. The chemical compound has reflective properties allowing an infrared laser beam source to target or track the vehicle. Though undetectable, a regular car wash will neutralize the threat. To perform an inspection for vehicle surveillance devices systemically search the vehicle as follows: • Look underneath the vehicle and search for suspicious devices attached • Look under and examine bumpers of the vehicle both front and back • Look under the vehicle license plates both front and back • Look inside the tail pipe • Check for any kind of tape placed on the vehicle • Lift the hood and check the engine compartment for any technical surveillance devices • Check inside the vehicle under all seats • Check the roof and glove compartments • Check inside the trunk paying close attentions to wires or lines which may indicate hidden compartments A regular and careful search will lend adequate protection against possible technical vehicle surveillance threats. However, this procedure requires time, practice and knowledge of surveillance devices used. Some technical spying devices can be placed on a target vehicle by an auto mechanic conducting a supposed routine vehicle check. A mechanic could be commissioned or recruited by a surveillance team. The mechanic could potentially place surveillance devices inside the vehicle which cannot be easily found. If technical surveillance threats are suspected,anyone having access to the vehicle in question could be a potential threat. To protect against potential technical surveillance threats parked the vehicle in a controlled area with limited access. If possible, an electronic perimeter system should be setup which would alert the owner should anyone try to gain access the vehicle. There are several other electronic means of protecting a vehicle against surveillance threats or attempts. However, systematically searching the vehicle regularly would yield the best protection against possible technical vehicle surveillance threats. Technical surveillance gear is often used legitimately by fleet companies like, cab companies, courier and limousine companies to monitor and control how company vehicles are being used. However, same technical devices can be deployed for active surveillance or clandestine reasons. Understanding the basic types of vehicle tracking devices and use can help significantly to limit the potential of vehicle surveillance threats.

Having a Healthy Level of Suspicion in These Dangerous Times

At one point in time, I would have stated that any type of surveillance and spying was simply creepy and intrusive. In many cases, I still hold that point of view; I do not believe that I am automatically entitled to information about some person's activities simply because I am curious, or because I am nosy. However, when it comes to my business and my family, the rules are different. For me when these two things are involved, the rule is Use Spying Gear Information is Power. One does not even need to approach situations being paranoid or expecting or wanting to catch anybody doing anything that is inappropriate, dishonest, illegal, or dangerous.

Many people I know who have used spying gear, devices have had their faith in humanity bolstered, when they learned that the people they wanted to trust were indeed trustworthy. Others who weren't so fortunate were able to rescue themselves from financial loss and extreme emotional distress. All of them benefited from following my simple rule.

My first use of spying gear was to verify the safety of my child. Our sitter was well educated and sweet, and seemed to generally adore my son. Her behavior gave me no reason to doubt her kindness and capabilities. But, I had read so many horror stories about caregivers mistreating their charges, I began second guessing myself and found myself reading too deeply into her actions and wondering “what if?” I needed to be reassured. So, I paid a visit to http://www.spygadgets4sale.com and bought a small camera that was in the shape of a tissue box. It was very impressive and truly discreet. I placed the tissue box in our living room as that was the main center of activity and a public enough spot that no reasonable person would have high expectations of privacy. There is a happy ending to this tale, for our sitter was just as wonderful as I expected. In this case, power came in the way of a raise to our beloved nanny. My second use of spying gear led to more disappointing results than my first. It was a painful experience, but in the end I was saved a lot of grief and worry. I own a medium sized trucking and courier service in the Midwest. I employ approximately 30 individuals who drive vans and do regional deliveries. I also employ another ten people who act as over-the-road truck drivers specializing in eastern seaboard deliveries. This type of business requires the ability to trust one’s employees. Sadly, I became suspicious of a few drivers, because their numbers just did not add up. I decided I needed to fit my vehicles with some World and Mini GPS Trackers, Fleet tracking devices to find out what was going on. Sadly, my suspicions were confirmed and I fired one third of my staff. Happily, I now know that I can fully trust my remaining employees and verify the behaviors of new ones. Business is going great. Client

What Are Benefits of Using GPS Trackers

There are several reasons fleet owners might need to closely watch over vehicles that they own and the behaviors of drivers they employ. In the transportation industry, a business is no better than the least of its vehicles and the worst of its drivers. A business owner’s ethics and morals are not always reflected in his most courteous and professional driver. They are reflected in his most careless driver! Improper use of fleet vehicles can results in: • Higher maintenance costs • Vehicle loss • Higher insurance rates and, in some cases, un-insurability None of these things are compatible with a successful fleet operation. Using vehicle GPS trackers and other vehicle surveillance devices can help to lower operating cost by helping a fleet owner to better understand how their vehicles are being used by their employees.

A GPS tracker allows a fleet owner to keep tabs on his or her company or private vehicles when they are out in the field. While this is extremely helpful, there is another aspect of fleet management that needs to be considered. When fleet vehicles are not on the road, they are frequently under the control of individuals entrusted with their cleaning and maintenance. When mechanics and cleaning staff act professionally, vehicles last longer, are more pleasurable to drive, and provide good representation to the public.

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How Biometric Fingerprint Security Works

Fingerprint identification is based on the anatomical truth that no two fingerprints are identical. Each person’s fingerprint has unique prominent features called arches, loops and whorls. These characteristic fingerprint curves are the most common types of fingerprint patterns. Though these fingerprint characteristics are distinct, without the aid of scanners, cable of reading detailed features, identification would be problematic. For example, if the sample print impression is smudged, dirty or distorted proper identification of the print’s pattern may be compromised. In this case, making an accurate assessment based on fingerprint identification is unreliable.

Today, with the introduction of sophisticated biometric scanners,verification of anyone’s fingerprint can be done accurately by looking at minutiae details and variations within the larger characteristics of a print’s arches, loops and whorls. When a fingerprint is scanned using a biometric device, the sample data is interpreted as various shades of gray patterns. Each gray pixel is designated a specific numerical value. The gray-scale pattern created is processed by a complex biometric security program. A mathematical algorithm examines places of light and dark points of the fingerprint sample data acquired. This analysis will determine whether the fingerprint ridges are divided or ended. The biometric program is designed to analyze theses minute ridge splits and endings, ascertaining their positions relative to the core of the print as compared to another.

In addition, the system also analyzes and compares the angle of ridges of sample print data. These anatomically specific relationships imaged will remain unaltered even if the fingerprint data is smudged, dirty or even distorted. Thus, a biometric system can accurately determine the identification of one fingerprint as compared to another fingerprint.

For secure identification several original fingerprint scans are taken and manipulated by a biometric algorithm to create a template of the print which is stored on the biometric device. The duplication process allows the algorithm to collect and compare fingerprint data acquired. This is done to ensure 100% authenticity of the template to being stored.
Once the template has been successfully created, an authorized user wishing to gain access to a secure area or device merely enters their security code or password to call up the fingerprint data template stored. The user’s fingerprint is scanned and compared to biometric fingerprint template for identity verification.

Biometric secure door locks usually require both a password code and fingerprint scan before allowing access as a failsafe protocol. However, secure biometric USB flash disk allow a user access by confirming their fingerprint via a scanning process or by entering the correct password.

During fingerprint verification phase the user allows their print to be scanned by the biometric device. If the match is close enough to stored data template, access will be granted. If not, another scan will be necessary until the scan matches secure data template created originally by biometric algorithm.

Biometric secure devices cannot be circumvented because anatomically no two people have identical fingerprints. Secure biometric systems use a complex mathematical algorithm to determine if the print scanned matches the fingerprint template data stored. Once verification is confirmed the user is allowed access.

The analysis and scanning process takes into consideration minute details of a fingerprint’s ridges and ends. Therefore, the fingerprint scanned must match exactly the fingerprint data which is stored on the biometric device.

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