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Credit Union implements biometric access control

Thursday, October 2, 2008

GEICO Federal Credit Union headquarters has implemented biometric solutions from US Biometrics, called AccessQ, in an effort to establish better secure entrances. Additionally, GEICO is planning on using US Biometrics’ suite of desktop security software, called CentralQ, to comply with NCUA security standards.

AccessQ and CentralQ will help control and monitor access points using fingerprint biometrics throughout the building as well as use of applications and devices in the building. [end] 

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