According to the Bloomberg news service, London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, has started a trial of biometric security checks ahead of the opening of a new terminal in March.Passengers transferring to domestic UK flights through Terminal 1 are being asked to provide biometric information, including digital fingerprints and a photograph, airport operator BAA Ltd., owned by Madrid-based Grupo Ferrovial SA, said today in a statement. The biometric system is being tested between Feb. 1 and the opening of the 4.3 billion-pound ($8.4 billion) Terminal 5 on March 27. British Airways Plc, Europe's third-biggest carrier, will be the new terminal's sole occupant.
Developments in biometric systems, especially in their application as access control systems, will be one of the subjects covered on ARC’s new Specifying Security Technology Course, 21-25 July 2008.
Other topics covered in this week-long advanced programme include:
Convergence, migration of physical security to the IT network, IT network security overview, systems specification, project management and testing, automated access control systems, electronic systems for asset management (GPS, RFID, EAS), digital CCTV systems and specification, perimeter and building intrusion systems.
For details contact Janet.
Other topics covered in this week-long advanced programme include:
Convergence, migration of physical security to the IT network, IT network security overview, systems specification, project management and testing, automated access control systems, electronic systems for asset management (GPS, RFID, EAS), digital CCTV systems and specification, perimeter and building intrusion systems.
For details contact Janet.
