April 16, 2024
Published Article on Security Middle East Magazine
How healthcare organizations can benefit by integrating biometric access control into their security infrastructures
Security attacks on medical facilities have become increasingly common, making robust access control measures crucial for healthcare organizations. By implementing tailored access control solutions based on the latest biometrics technologies, healthcare facilities can effectively protect patient privacy, comply with regulatory requirements, strengthen their overall security posture, maintain a positive reputation, and ultimately, deliver better-quality care and support to patients.
That said, every medical facility is unique in terms of its layout, size, security challenges, and access control objectives. That’s why generic, off-the-shelf systems based on legacy technologies provide insufficient protection. In fact, such systems can even increase their risk exposure and leave them vulnerable to many threats.
To prevent such issues, healthcare organizations need customized access control solutions that seamlessly integrate into existing security infrastructures so the organization can effectively address their unique security requirements. As leading system integrators in the Middle East and Africa region, we bring in over twenty years of experience in designing, deploying, and integrating such tailored, biometrics-based solutions.
Types of Biometrics Access Control for Healthcare
Biometrics systems utilize unique human physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris, face, voice, and palm veins for authentication purposes. These systems provide reliable user identity verification and determine authorization based on physical characteristics that are almost impossible to steal or compromise.
Additionally, the emergence of “touchless” access control systems that utilize user’s face prints, hand waves, QR codes, or devices like key fobs offers enhanced convenience and safety without compromising security.
Benefits of Biometrics Access Control in Healthcare
Biometrics-based access control eliminates the reliance on weak authorization credentials like passwords or keycards, which can be easily compromised. Access is granted solely based on unique physical characteristics, ensuring stronger security and reducing the risk of identity theft, fraud, and intrusions.
Furthermore, Biometrics access control solutions protect sensitive information and enable healthcare organizations to comply with data security regulations and privacy laws. By implementing these systems, healthcare facilities can securely manage access to medicine dispensaries, prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas, and track employees' time and attendance for resource planning and payroll purposes.
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