• What is Biometrics?
• How Secure is it?
• Biometrics and Computers
• Why Fingerprint?
• Authentication is the key
• What is Ekklavya?

WHAT IS BIOMETRICS ?
The word biometrics comes from the Greek words bio and metric, meaning "life measurement". By measuring something unique about an individual and using that to identify them, we can achieve a dramatic improvement in security of the organisation. Newer biometric measurements include DNA from tissue samples, voice pattern, face pattern or even the arrangement of blood vessels in the retina or pattern of coloration in the cornea of the eye. The oldest and most widely accepted biometric is the fingerprint. The tip of every finger has a characteristic called "friction ridges'". While generally similar, no two friction ridges are exactly the same. By imaging the ridges of the fingertips, we get the fingerprint.

HOW SECURE IS IT ?
Biometric authentication has proven to be an effective means of deterring fraud; in conjunction with smart cards, biometrics can also allow for controlled, portable access to personal information. It provides a solid foundation for developing secure applications and communications.

The highest level of security uses three-factor authentication:

1. Something you know (password or PIN)
2. Something you have (smart card, magnetic stripe card or a physical key)
3. Something you are (your fingerprint, retina scan or voice pattern)

An individual gains three-factor authentication by combining a smart card, biometric and PIN. If the user loses the smart card, the card is inoperable without the biometric. Forged fingerprints are weeded out with use of the PIN.

BIOMETRICS & COMPUTERS
With security an increasing concern for government and corporate businesses, biometric access to computers is going to become very common & popular. There are two key aspects of most biometric authentication projects: identification and authentication. Products already on the market include finger print scanner units, key board and mouse scanners, touch screen monitors that scan the finger print, and voice activated software "Biometrics...it's the way of the future!"

WHY FINGER PRINT ?

• Fingerprints do not change over time.
• Fingerprints stop unauthorized access.
• All fingers are unique, which allows each person to have ten easy use of identifiers.
• Base of all world-wide identification.
• Fast and easy to use.
• We do not forget our fingers.
• Users respect them, fraudsters are afraid of them.
• Low-cost solution Protects privacy.

AUTHENTICATION IS THE KEY !
Distinguishing the "right" person from an imposter is the key to security and trust. 'Ekklavya' provides today's most comprehensive authentication solutions-solutions that are precise, unobtrusive, convenient and pervasive. Positive user identification is the key, but it must be easy to use and cost-effective; therefore, finger imaging is the answer.

WHAT IS EkklAVYA ?

• Ekklavya is an Electronic thumb. It is a device, using innovative technology, based on biometrics.
• Ekklavya will capture an image of the fingerprint, encrypt it and then store it within the database.
• Ekklavya is a very simple, modern, path-breaking device.
• Ekklavya is a unique and useful tool, to simplify and enhance mainstream computing.
• Ekklavya will secure fully your Network & Data. Ekklavya is THE answer to all your security problems.
• Ekklavya will reduce costs associated with managing corporate networks.
• Ekklavya will eliminate the need for end-user passwords.
• Ekklavya is not something we are asking you to test. It is a proven, reliable product you can trust.

So, switch To Ekklavya now !!
Replace end-user passwords, with something that cannot be stolen or duplicated - a human fingerprint, that is unique to every individual.