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Security Technology

Introduction

Security may be defined as a protection against damage, danger, crime and loss. There are a number of structured process and procedures that build up the entire security system. Security is defined by the Institute for Security and Open Methodologies as a form of defense that may be created between the assets and prospected threats. According to the definition, security can be termed as a preventive and precarious measure to identify and avoid anticipated threats. Security may also be compared with the concepts of reliability, continuity and safety. However, the basic difference between security and reliability is that, security may be considered to identify and assess the action of people attempting to cause damage (Robert J. & Gion, Pp. 23-027).

Security Technology

Security Technology is a term used for three different concepts; Locksmithing, Biometrics and Premier Security (Monaha, Pp. 95-98).

Locksmithing

Locksmithing refers to the approval and denial of access of a person, vehicle or any other object with the presence of a lock. This is an ancient method of ensuring security, and it is being used for about 4000 years. Egyptians were the first to devise such locks as the first known lock was found in the Emperor Sargon's ancient palace. The technology of pin tumbler used is ancient lock is still used today by various lock manufacturers (Phillips, Pp. 75-89). Locksmithing as a security technology can be commonly found in middle class household utilities and small business like, vendors, stores and local shops. As these measures are inexpensive, they are abundantly used in regional household settings (Donahaue, Robbins, & Simonsen, Pp. 7-28).

Biometrics

Biometrics, on the other hand, is used by individuals or organizations to judge a person's identity in a reliable and automated manner. There are a number of physical, biological, natural and behavioral traits that can be assessed to identify and verify the identity of a person. With the help, of various processes and techniques these traits are evaluated to identify a person and access and be controlled and managed. Considering the physical materialization of biometrics include things like face recognition, finger prints, palm prints, retina recognition, DNA, iris, signature, voice, body shape identification and even a person's order or scent (Wolfe, Pp. 8A-9A).

Biometric security system can be found in organizations that are involved in scientific analysis of compounds, chemical and nuclear plants, laboratories, bio-chemical organizations and other industries involved with hazardous implication of chemical compounds and mechanics. These ...