Biometrics is an increasingly well-known technology, used for such things as access authentication in smartphones or online banking. Biometric solutions are considered secure and convenient because there is no need to remember complicated passwords or PIN codes. The security system recognises the user on the basis of their characteristic and individual features, which are impossible to forge or intercept. This is also how biometric locks work in safes, which require moving a finger across the scanner to open. In practice, this is a great comfort – because we do not have to carry a key or remember the code.
Traditional authentication methods rely on the user entering specific information, such as a password or PIN code. Although this is a tried and tested and well-known method, it is not always convenient in everyday life. In a sea of passwords and strings of digits to remember, it is easy to make a mistake. Biometric methods change this way of verification – from information that has to be given manually – towards recognition of the user by readers and advanced systems.
Biometrics is based on measuring the individual and unique characteristics of people, which allow them to be recognised and distinguished from others. The technology can therefore use and identify, for example, fingerprints, facial features, voice or irises. However, it is not just convenience but also a high level of security that makes a fingerprint safe a great solution.
Hartmann Tresore safes and cabinets use biometric locks with a fingerprint sensor and thermal reading method. These locks are certified by the strict German institution VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH (Association of Damage Prevention Insurers VdS), which confirms their high security standard. Such a lock contains a special reader, over which a finger is dragged to open the safe. Thanks to this method, the locker owner does not leave fingerprints that can be copied.
The lock also does not record the whole fingerprint, but only the so-called minutiae, i.e. the characteristic points of the fingerprint, unique for each person. Importantly, biometric locks can be used in both home and business safes, as they can read the fingerprints of not just one, but various authorised people depending on the configuration.
We can increasingly find biometric locks in different types of safes, whether in office safes, home safes or hotel safes.
Biometrics and biometric lock technology is an innovative solution that combines convenience and security in everyday life. The fingerprint safe is becoming an increasingly popular choice – it allows you to keep your valuables secure while eliminating the need to remember passwords or codes.
Convenience and security make the fingerprint safe an attractive solution in today's world. The key, of course, is to choose proven and certified solutions that meet the highest security standards. Fingerprint biometric safes are an excellent example of this innovative approach to securing valuables.
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The decision to opt for a biometric lock is a step towards increased security and convenience. There are a great many situations in which a safe with a fingerprint lock is a great solution. It is a very good choice because of:
• no need to store keys or remember PIN codes
• The fingerprint safe eliminates the problem of losing the key or remembering the PIN. This makes life much easier and eliminates the stress of losing access.
• a higher level of security – the fingerprint safe is a solution that makes the risks associated with phishing or theft of the PIN code significantly reduced. After all, fingerprints are impossible to forge or capture by unauthorised persons. Therefore, a safe with a biometric lock is the perfect protection against unauthorised access.
• exceptional reliability – even in the case of small finger cuts, the biometric lock's scanner remains reliable and reads data correctly. This means that the user need not fear any problems opening the safe.
• convenience – such a safe provides absolute convenience. Above all, there is no need to look for keys, recall the code or worry about securing them. It is an ideal solution for those who appreciate comfort and simplicity of use.
• widely applicable – the fingerprint safe can be successfully used in homes as well as businesses. The option to register the fingerprints of different authorised persons means that access configuration can be tailored to individual needs.
Biometric safes are the perfect solution both for private individuals, concerned about the security of their valuable documents and items, and for businesses, protecting their assets.
See: Operating instructions for a safe equipped with various types of locks
