Gemalto .NET Bio
- Fingerprint storage and fingerprint verification performed on-card
- 4 different modes modes for card authentication: PIN only, Fingerprint Only, PIN or Fingerprint, PIN and Fingerprint
- Storage for up to 10 fingerprint templates
- Compatible with standard fingerprint sensors
- Integrated with Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft applications and 3rd party applications that support Microsoft's Windows Smart Card Framework (and Windows Biometric Framework of Windows 7)
- User experience consistent with Microsoft OS
- Compliant with the Microsoft Minidriver specifications version 7
Benefits:
- Security: Optional Three-Factor Authentication: Token, PIN and Fingerprint
- Security: Biometric credentials securely stored on smart card. Not susceptible to service outages and Man-in-the-middle attacks
- Convenience: Roaming --> User can use fingerprints and certificates stored on the card to authenticate on any computer
- Convenience: Fingerprints used instead of the smart card PIN – Easier to use, no forgotten PIN issues --> Better user acceptance and adoption
- Privacy: Match performed on the card: Biometric credentials never leave the card
- Non repudiation: User cannot deny having operate the application or the transaction
- Compliancy: Certain countries have regulations preventing storage of biometric data in central repositories.
- Technology: Maturity, accuracy and performance
- Cost-savings: Eliminating expensive and complex password administration.