BIOMETRIC ACCESS CONTROL

Know the person entering, not just the credential they presented.

Cards, PINs and mobile credentials can be shared, copied or handed over. Biometrics ties the access decision to the individual, helping organisations make stronger decisions about who is allowed through the door.

Ideco helps you choose biometric access control technology for your security level, environment, throughput and integration requirements.

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VERIFY THE PERSON, NOT JUST THE CREDENTIAL
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Verify the person
Tie the access decision to the individual, not only to something they carry or know.
02
Match technology to the environment
Fingerprint, touchless and facial biometrics each suit different operating conditions.
03
Look beyond generic accuracy claims
Security performance, spoof resistance and deployment quality all matter when access decisions carry risk.
ACCESS CHALLENGES

What are you trying to protect?

Different environments create different access risks. Start with the challenge, then choose the biometric experience and architecture that fits it.

01

Stop unauthorised entry

Link access to the individual so a borrowed card, shared PIN or copied credential is not enough on its own.

02

Reduce credential sharing

Strengthen accountability by verifying the person presenting the credential, not simply the credential itself.

03

Move people through faster

Use high-throughput biometric experiences where queues, shift changes or busy entrances make speed critical.

04

Go touchless

Use facial or contactless fingerprint authentication where convenience, hygiene or hands-free access matters.

05

Operate in difficult environments

Choose readers designed for the physical conditions, user volumes and security requirements of the site.

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Simplify the architecture

Reduce unnecessary infrastructure with reader-led or controller-less approaches where the environment allows it.

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT MODALITY

Choose the biometric experience that fits the site.

There is no single biometric modality that suits every entrance. The right choice depends on security, throughput, convenience, environment, enrolment and budget.

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TOUCH FINGERPRINT

Fingerprint

A compact, familiar biometric experience for access points where users can present a finger to the reader.

BEST SUITED TO
  • Compact reader installations
  • Strong biometric assurance
  • Cost-conscious deployments
Examples: SigmaTouch and Sigma
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FACIAL RECOGNITION

Face

A hands-free biometric experience for environments where convenience and touchless authentication are important.

BEST SUITED TO
  • Hands-free authentication
  • High-convenience access
  • Remote enrolment workflows
Example: VisionPass
The reader is only one part of the decision. Security performance, spoof resistance, throughput, integration and the operating environment should all be considered together.
ACCESS CONTROL READERS

Explore biometric readers by modality.

Browse all access control readers or narrow the range by fingerprint, contactless fingerprint and facial recognition.

SigmaTouch
Next-generation touch fingerprint access control
IDEMIA SigmaTouch Go and SigmaTouch Pro fingerprint access control terminalsread more
VisionPass SP
Slim, smart access terminal with lightning-fast facial matching
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MorphoWave SP
Touchless, accurate, and fast fingerprint identification
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MorphoWave XP
High-throughput, touchless, and accurate fingerprint identification
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VisionPass
Most powerful and secure facial recognition device
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CMI45 Iris
Multi-factor Face and Iris Reader
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Sigma Lite Series
Slim fingerprint terminals for secure access and time tracking
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Sigma Wide
Indoor and outdoor fingerprint terminal for access and workforce management
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Sigma Extreme
Durable fingerprint access for harsh environments
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SigmaTouch
Next-generation touch fingerprint access control
IDEMIA SigmaTouch Go and SigmaTouch Pro fingerprint access control terminalsread more
Sigma Lite Series
Slim fingerprint terminals for secure access and time tracking
read more
Sigma Wide
Indoor and outdoor fingerprint terminal for access and workforce management
read more
Sigma Extreme
Durable fingerprint access for harsh environments
read more
MorphoWave SP
Touchless, accurate, and fast fingerprint identification
read more
MorphoWave XP
High-throughput, touchless, and accurate fingerprint identification
read more
VisionPass SP
Slim, smart access terminal with lightning-fast facial matching
read more
VisionPass
Most powerful and secure facial recognition device
read more
NEW GENERATION FINGERPRINT

Meet SigmaTouch.

Two touch fingerprint terminals built on the same secure platform, with different capacities and user experiences for different access environments.

SIGMATOUCH GO
Cost-optimised essentials
  • Interactive LED user guidance
  • 3,000 biometric users, extendable to 10,000
  • Contactless card authentication
  • IP65 and IK08 design
  • Ideal for compact, cost-sensitive access points
SIGMATOUCH PRO
Premium, mobile-enabled
  • 3.5 inch IPS touchscreen
  • 50,000 biometric users, extendable to 100,000
  • HID Mobile Access via NFC or BLE under licence
  • Time & Attendance functions and PIN control
  • IP65 and IK07 design
Shared across Go and Pro: 500 dpi optical fingerprint sensing, advanced fake finger detection, Secure Boot, signed firmware, AES-256 database encryption, PoE, Wiegand, OSDP Secure Channel and RS485.
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BIOMETRIC SECURITY

A biometric reader should do more than recognise a face or fingerprint.

The real question is how confidently the system can distinguish the right person from the wrong one, resist attempts to fool it, and protect the identity data behind every access decision.

01

Measure security, not just “accuracy”

Generic accuracy percentages can hide the trade-off between false acceptance and false rejection. Look at measurable biometric performance and the threshold used for the security level you need.

02

Check resistance to spoofing

A secure system should be designed to detect presentation attacks, such as fake fingerprints, masks or other attempts to imitate an authorised user.

03

Look for independent testing

Independent evaluation gives you more meaningful evidence than a vendor claim alone. Testing and recognised standards help you compare performance on a more objective basis.

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Secure the whole access journey

Reader performance is only one layer. Credentials, communication, encryption, configuration, integration and ongoing support all influence the security of the final system.

A system that never challenges anyone is not automatically more secure. Biometric security is a balance between convenience and the risk of accepting the wrong person.
What makes biometrics secure?
FEATURED FACIAL RECOGNITION

VisionPass SP

Fast, frictionless facial identification in a compact access control terminal.

VisionPass SP is designed for organisations that want a hands-free biometric experience without adding unnecessary complexity at the door.

Quick identification
Provides fast and frictionless user identification.
Compact form factor
Easy to install in a range of access environments.
PoE+ powered
Reduces the need for a separate external power supply.
Built for changing light
Designed for accurate matching across varying lighting conditions.
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IDEMIA VisionPass SP facial recognition access control terminal

Access Control and Time & Attendance Biometric Terminals

ACCESS CONTROL EXPLAINED

Access control decides who gets in. Biometrics helps prove who is asking.

At its core, access control restricts entry to authorised people. The challenge is making sure the credential presented at the door really belongs to the person using it.

WHAT IS ACCESS CONTROL?

Control who can enter a protected space.

Access control is the security process used to decide who may enter a building, room or other protected environment. It helps prevent unauthorised entry while giving approved users the access they need.

WHY IDENTITY MATTERS

A card proves possession. Biometrics can help verify the person.

Cards, tags and PINs can be shared, lost or stolen. Adding biometrics ties the access decision more closely to the individual presenting the credential.

WHY IT MATTERS

Protect people, places and operations.

Effective access control reduces the risk of unauthorised entry, strengthens accountability and gives organisations greater confidence in who is moving through sensitive areas.

Biometrics does not replace good access-control design. Reader placement, credential security, integration, enrolment, fallback processes and ongoing system management all influence the final level of protection.
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