1) It sticks out from the side of a laptop, which makes it vulnerable to being damaged. I usually use it, then remove it.

2) Since it just connects by the USB connector, it doesn’t feel very stable. Once you get used to swiping your finger without applying much pressure, that isn’t a problem.

3) The Protector Suite software (which I also use with another fingerprint reader) is marginal. They also charge for all upgrades.

4) The software is not yet available for the Mac, although they’ve been promising it awhile.

So I’ve had mixed results with the Eikon, but I haven’t found anything better for my application.
Rating: 4 / 5

With the Mac version you cannot use it to enter passwords for internet sites.
Rating: 3 / 5

My current laptop a Toshiba Qosmio has face recognition that only works in bright light, even then it takes at least 10 sec. to “recognize” me. I gave up on it, too many bugs.

This reader plugs right into a USB port. When not in use, the connector plug recesses with the cover that protects the sensor, so it’s extremely portable.

The one thing I’ve found, is I need to be careful with it sticking out of the USB port, I could see it being damaged if a heavy object were placed on the end of the reader with nothing under to support it, but the same is true with a flash drive.

I wish my laptop had a built in reader, or that the Toshiba’s “new” technology worked properly, but this is an excellent substitute.

I’ve been using it for a couple of months now and haven’t had any problems.
Rating: 5 / 5

This book goes into great detail about security systems without being too simplified. My security background until recently had been in safeguarding information on a team of 22 security professionals. Recently I took a new job as the head of corporate security and had to develop new security systems. Of course I hired professionals to bid on the job, but I lacked experience to really understand what I needed. I consulted some colleagues and of course went to ASIS international for recommendations.

In the process, I was pleased to have discovered Physical Security Systems Handbook. It really helped me to work with the vendors to help them understand what I needed and better understand what they recommended. This book does an excellent job of breaking down the components of the security system (ie. strike plates, crash bars, cameras, alarms and etc). It also goes into great detail to show you how to survey existing sytems and improve them. In my case, we had to start from scratch and this book helped me through the process.

If you have had similar experiences or are looking for study material for the CPP, ISP or other certifications, get this book.
Rating: 5 / 5