Alfa-Zet Systems provides security solutions for day-to-day applications. Their document discusses key data security threats such as stolen passwords, identity theft, and hacking. It argues that biometric authentication using palm vein recognition is a better solution than traditional methods like passwords, PINs, smart cards, and tokens because biometrics cannot be stolen, forgotten, copied, or shared. Palm vein recognition in particular is described as highly secure, precise, and private since veins are hidden under the skin and unique even in twins.

1. ALFA-ZET SYSTEMS
WE BRING
SECURITY IN
DAY2DAY
APPLICATIONS

2. KEY THREATS CAUSED BY DATA FRAUD
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and
five minutes to ruin it
Warren Buffet
 Stolen passwords
 Forgotten/stolen smart cards
 Burglary, theft, and manipulation
of personal data and that of
regulatory authorities
 Unauthorized use of
medical/social services
 Unauthorized access to buildings
 Manipulated ATMs
 Manipulated online banking
 Forged identification documents
DATA THEFT IDENTITY THEFT
HACKING SKIMMING / FRAUD

3. WHY THE HYPE ABOUT BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION

4. BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION IS THE RIGHT DECISION
Risk of Fraud Ownership Knowledge Biometrics
To be transferred Yes Yes No
To be stolen Yes Yes No
To be forgotten Yes Yes No
To be copied Yes Yes No
To be lost Yes Yes No
To be altered Yes Yes No
Keys Password Vein
Tokens Pin Iris
Smart Cards "Selfie" Fingerprint
Face
Voice
Key stroke
Known methods
Biometrics is the preferred method for processes that require
authentication

5. PALM VEIN SECURITY
How PalmSecure functions

6. PALM VEIN SECURITY
Highest level of
security & performance
Extremely precise Accepted everywhere
 Hidden under the skin
 Unique (even in the case of
twins)
 Traits do not change for
entire lifetime
 Live hand detection: only
used
if blood circulation detected
 Palm veins are complex
>5 million reference points
 Palm has thicker veins than
fingers – easier to identify
 Palm veins are not sensitive
to external factors
 Very hygienic because contact-
free
 Easy and intuitive operation
 High level of privacy because
hidden under the skin

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Marc Strackx
Marc@alfa-zet.be
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