Biometrics in Identity Verification and Security - Recorded Webinar

Format: Instant Access Recorded Webinar

CEUs: Based on 1 contact hour of training (see CEUs tab for details)

Course Description: This course covers the types of biometric technologies and how they are used in the verification of identity in the physical as well as logical access control environments. The presenter will review the various types of biometric readers along with their capabilities and shortcomings. Participants will also learn some of the history of biometrics, including its use in government espionage, and why there are some who oppose the use of this technology.

Learning Objectives:
• Learn the technology behind biometric readers
• Explain how and when to apply biometric technology
• Understanding where there are legal limitations on the use of biometrics and what can be done to mitigate the restrictions
• Know where the future technology is headed

Lauris Freidenfelds

Lauris Freidenfelds has more than 44 years of experience and is the Senior Project Manager for Telgian Engineering & Consulting. His extensive security experience includes being the Security and Emergency Management Director at Rush University Medical Center and Vice President of RJA/SAKO. He has authored many published technical papers on physical security and consulted with the top healthcare facilities in the country. Lauris is a former technical committee member of NFPA 730/731 and has a Criminal Justice and Psychology degree from the University of Illinois.

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEU's

- NICET Continuing Professional Development

- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider

- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education

Certificate of Completion:

• Each participant registered, attending the full live training webinar or viewing the post-live recorded on-demand webinar will receive a Certificate of Completion (you must be registered under your name to receive a certificate, one certificate per registered participant). This certificate will include the participants name, training subject, date, number of training hours completed and the Fire Smarts name, address and phone number.
• Certificates will comply with International Code Council (ICC) CEU requirements for ICC approved training courses. Fire Smarts is an approved training provider of the ICC. ICC CEU’s are assigned based on 0.1 CEU per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for CPD points required for NICET certification. This applies to the “Additional Education” section of NICET Policy #30 on Continuing Professional Development that allows for CPD points for education to advance, broaden and enhance technical knowledge and job skills.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for credit hours required for re-certification as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) program. Continuing education credit is determined as one credit per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education (CE) hours for Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications. Fire Smarts is a continuing education source under "Nationally Recognized Training Providers”. Continuing education hours are determined as one CE hour per training contact hour.

Webinar Training

This webinar is presented online in a directing and discussion style of teaching. A clear and detailed presentation of the content is given with the aid of PowerPoint presentation slides. Participant questions are encouraged to facilitate understanding and practical application exercises will be given where applicable to the content.