Gemalto, Precise Biometrics Integrate Smartcards, Biometrics Tech

Gemalto, a player in the digital security space, and Precise Biometrics, a provider of fingerprint solutions for smartcards, have introduced Gemalto .NET Bio. This solution will enable organisations to enhance network security and protect online identities by replacing weak, static passwords with strong authentication using Gemalto .NET smartcards and Precise Match-on-Card fingerprint biometric technology. Gemalto .NET Bio is easy to deploy and manage, and integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Windows environments.

Organisations employ Gemalto smartcards and tokens for strong user authentication to their networks, as well as for data encryption and digital signature services. Traditionally, smartcards are protected by a PIN to verify the holder of the device is its legitimate owner. Gemalto .NET Bio implements fingerprint verification on the smartcard to provide three alternative verification methods: using a fingerprint instead of a PIN; using a fingerprint or a PIN; and using a fingerprint and a PIN for the highest level of security.

Precise Match-on-Card technology stores and verifies users’ fingerprint information directly on the Gemalto .NET smartcard. The fingerprint information never leaves the card and is never stored in a database, thus protecting their digital identities and privacy. With Gemalto .NET Bio, organisations benefit from the convenience of fingerprint authentication and the portability and security of smartcard devices, all integrated with Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications.

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“Gemalto and Precise Biometrics have done a great job integrating smartcards and biometrics within the security layer of Windows Operating systems,” said Dustin Ingalls, director of Programme Management: Windows Core Operating System Division with Microsoft.

Gemalto .NET Bio works with a wide range of applications for Windows and provides a familiar user experience. The solution has an intuitive interface and users can set up their fingerprints on the cards themselves, making it straightforward and cost-effective for both IT administrators and employees.