An Introduction To Time And Attendance Tracking Software by Kevin Stith
Attendance tracking system has greatly advanced through the years. What you started off as using either manual process of writing your time-in has changed to a time card machine that stamps the time of your arrival and departure from work. This technology is also slowly going obsolete as we are... But similar to the time card, there is a tendency for the physical identification card to be used to represent the bearer, even if the bearer of the card is not the owner. ... Another use of the card is with the magnetic strip, much like a credit card, wherein the card is swiped over a reader.

Proximity Readers by Andy Reed
Proximity readers are among the simplest access control systems to install and use. The principle is simple: they are encoded to read and respond to electronic signals from access cards, and only to cards that are specifically authorized. Unlike the swipe cards used at ATM readers at groceries... Alternatively, or additionally, a numeric key-pad is used in conjunction with the magnetic coding embedded on the card. ... Like other access control systems, proximity readers (for example, those used in computer networks) can be programmed to accommodate static passwords, username and password...

Choosing an ID Card System by Marcela Devivo
Choosing an ID card system is less difficult than it seems at first. Once you get past the jargon, there are really only several components that you need, and choosing them is based on what you need, what type of business or company you are, and how much security you require. ... An ID card system consists of a digital camera and software, a computer, a printer with software, an encoder, and a specific amount of card materials. ... The most common reason for an ID card is for identification. ... There are numerous ID card systems to choose from, including established brands like Fargo,...

We Know Why You Haven’t Decided Yet To Purchase A Security Product! by Liuba Ceban
There are many people, who heared about the security tools, available for data protection. But it is not an easy issue to understand to those who are not software literate. In this article we will look at this issue in order to understand that. With the growth of information technologies,... Here is a sample of Smart Card memory usage: · Free space – 5K · Your custom application -1,5 K · Smart Card logon certificate -2,5 K · Smart card vendor applications - 8K · Windows for Smart Cards Operating system -15K 3.

RFID Readers Guide by Mansi Aggarwal
RFID or Radio Frequency Identification is a constantly evolving technology that has made its foray into our lives from the inner circles of science very rapidly. It is basically one of the automatic identification systems like bar codes, smart cards, etc. ... which helps in identification of objects. ... RFID system consists of specially designed RFID tags, readers, edge servers, middleware, and application software. ... However, they are the most expensive of all the three variants. ... Hence, so far their usage is quite limited.

RFID: Coming to an Application Near You by Andy Reed
Now that we're six years into the third millennium, it's time that some 21st-century technology is coming of age. It's a slow process, but it's inexorable, so if you're not familiar with it, here's a short overview of what it is and what to expect from it. ... Decades ago, businesses ranging from chemical manufacturers to Hollywood studios typically paid security guards to monitor company entrances, usually relying on an ID card and visual identification. ... Those IDs have widely been replaced with encoded proximity card readers; employees drive or walk up, hold their card a few inches...

Downloadable Budgeting Software by Seth Miller
Budgeting is the process of forecasting and planning revenues and expenditures for a certain period of time. A budget refers to the list of planned income and expenses. There are many methods of budgeting utilized by individuals, families, government institutions, medium-sized companies, and big... Inexpensive corporate budgeting software is priced at around $30 while more comprehensive versions of the software are sold from $70 to $80. ... This type of budgeting software can help you keep track of your daily expenditures.

A Quick Guide to Wireless Networking by Gary Hendricks
1. Essential Equipment Right, let's move right along. The first thing to do in setting up a wireless home network is to get the correct equipment. These are the things you need: Wireless home networking kit This is your basic equipment for the network. ... Just connect the wireless router to power supply, connect the wireless PC card to your laptop, or USB adapter (or Ethernet cable) to the desktop PC. ... Then insert the installation CD into one PC and start the software installation process.

Spyware and Adware – Are You Protected? by Clyde Dennis
Spyware is without doubt the most prevalent threat to online computer privacy and security. Exactly what is Spyware? Spyware applications are programs and files that hide on your PC's hard drive without your direct knowledge. They allow hackers and advertising companies to track your every move,... Tracking the websites you visit, the items that you buy online, the emails you send and receive, your Instant Message dialog, and worst of all they can even record your credit card number, personal identification numbers, and all of your passwords.

What Is Wardriving And How Can You Prevent It by Zackary Anderson
Imagine a car equipped with nothing more than a laptop computer, a portable GPS receiver, and a wireless network card slowly strolls through your neighborhood. Unknown to any onlookers, this is no ordinary vehicle; rather, it is a wardriving machine. ... You will need to obtain the MAC address (which is the individual identification address of a network card in the form a 12 digit hexadecimal number). ... Given enough time and determination, if someone wants to target you and access your network, WEP encryption can be bypassed using software such as AirSnort.