1. To: Nathaniel Alexander
From: William Browning, WCB
Subject: Implementation of biometric security for system supplies and server area
Date: June 6, 2012
Purpose:
The purpose of this proposal is to inform of a lack of security on our server and system
storage room. This issue can be addressed by the proposed security feature below.
Summary:
Our security issues can be treated by the cost effective method of biometric security.
This is done through adding a biometric fingerprint scanner lock to the door of the server room
only granting access for authorized personnel. This will save time and money for no outside
interference can occur to the server causing it to shut down or collapse.
Introduction
In the past year there have been three incidents where non authorized personnel were
able to access the system storage and server room. Among these one case was severely
detrimental to the company and caused a complete shutdown of the server for a little over 8
hours damaging work production. The other two cases though being less sever showed a
breach in the room’s security. I feel the issue is coming from the server room being accessed
through the master key which all main managers hold thus allowing them to enter the secured
room as they please to access the storage room inside for their own person use of the parts
being stored inside.
Initial Research Findings:
I have found an answer to our issue through a new biometric security lock that can be
installed on the door of the server/storage room to secure the room from the unauthorized
personal that have been intruding in this area. The “1TOUCH XL” is our inexpensive and reliable
solution costing only $725.00 it holds up to 99 fingerprints that can be added and changed
quickly on the lock itself. It also holds three codes for the main users. When the door is shut the
lock is instantly engaged thus taking away human error of forgetting to lock the server door
back. The only issue noticeable is the lock runs on four AA batteries which will eventually drain
of power but it has a warning sensor that will tell you when the batteries are getting low. Since
the room much be accessed each morning for the hard drives to be switched we will be able to
easily notice when to change the batteries of the door. The studies on biometrics show how
this lock will help resolve our issue of security since the three passwords can be divided among
yourself, John and I who are the only ones authorized to enter and we can grant temporary
access to those who need it and with fingerprints being unique to each person there is no way
for an outside user to gain access. Many companies are beginning to switch to the use of

2. biometrics for security purposes and this could start us on a new path of security enforcement
at the office.
Analysis of the Problem:
By adding the “1TOUCH XL” to the server door no one that is not authorized to be in the
storage or server room will be able to gain access. This will make it so that the 3 incidences
from the past year cannot be followed by further offences and will not allow for outside actions
to affect the server or cause it to need to be shut down and replaced as for the most serious
incident that we have been effected by.
Recommendation:
My recommendation is for the implantation of the “1TOUCH XL” on the server door by
July 1, 2012. This gives enough time to inform the staff of the new security feature and letting
them know that is off limits for anyone not authorized to be in that area of the office.
References:
"Â Fingerprint Scanner Door Lock with RF Remote." Intelligent Biometric Controls Store. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 07 June 2012
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.php>.
Wilson, Tracy. "How Biometrics Works." HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 June 2012.
<http://www.howstuffworks.com/biometrics.htm>.
Boggo, Thomas. "Common Questions about Biometric Technology." Ezinearticles.com. Ezine
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