Authentication and Continuous Security

FastAccess quickly and securely grants the user access to the computer. Only FastAccess also provides a way to detect when the user is NOT in control of the computer. Prevent login "tailgating" and add security to your audit logs that was never before possible.

Instant Desktop Switching

With the FastAccess Instant Desktop Switching (IDS), multiple users can share a workstation without the long delays associated with logging users into and out of their domain accounts. Each can securely and privately maintain their open applications while sharing the same computer. Access to the PC and applications is granted to each user almost instantly.

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Single Sign-On (SSO)

Prior to FastAccess, implementing SSO was not only difficult and expensive, it was dangerous! Providing your users automatic access to their applications was a convenience but should the authorized user forget to or choose not to log out, then access was also granted to the next person who walked up to the PC or thin client. With FastAccess, SSO is effective, affordable and safe Continuously Security allows FastAccess to quickly and conveniently log users not only into Windows but to their applications as well - only when their face is present!

Intelligent Power Management - EcoAware

Like an advanced hybrid car, EcoAware saves energy. EcoAware provides great performance and a bright screen when your face is visible and advanced power savings when you step away. During activities like watching a video or reading a document, your face keeps the display from turning off and the prevents the computer from going to sleep. Compared to standard Windows power management, EcoAware activates the computer’s power savings technology sooner, saving significantly more energy. Depending on how you use your computer, battery life can be extended and the computer will save significant amounts of energy while plugged into AC. Sensible Vision’s exclusive energy efficient face detection and image processing technology allows for dramatic reductions in energy usage.

Scalable, Manageable Architecture

FastAccess is comprised of client software installed on the PC/thin client, and an inexpensive web camera installed on or built into the monitor.

Active Directory Central management is either integrated in the schema (with our without an scheme extension) or run on an external SQL server. The software on the client can be automatically distributed to remote PCs via existing software management tools.

Secure Even If The Camera Fails

FastAccess will promptly lock the computer if the camera is broken or disabled. An alarm can be sent to the FastAccess Central Management Server which alerts the appropriate staff by email. Flexible configuration allows the administrator to define when and which users require just a face or a face plus passphrase to access a computer. When facial recognition is disabled, a programmable timer is used to secure the PC.

Two Factor Security

Industry experts agree that to be truly secure, two factor security is highly desirable. Unfortunately, it’s also typically very difficult to use, requiring more steps and more time in order to gain access. Sensible Vision has developed two factor security that is simple, practical, configurable, and highly effective.

Simultaneous Use Of Other Video Applications

Optionally provide support for simultaneous use of FastAccess Continuous Authentication (full time security) and other video applications, such as video conferencing, through a single camera.

FaceBright

When the amount of facial detail provided by the webcam is low, FaceBright can automatically change the Windows login screen to white. These white pixels act much like a video light, improving the performance of the webcam. After logging in to the computer, your desktop will have its normal appearance.

Hardware Flexibility

FastAccess does not require any specific camera. Most standard web cameras work perfectly well, allowing you to choose cameras with an angle of view, light sensitivity and physical mounting that works best for your particular environment. Because the camera is the only hardware required, overall system costs are kept to a minimum!

Industry Leading Photo Rejection

Most facial recognition algorithms allow relatively easy access to protected data with the use of a standard photograph or video of the authorized user. FastAccess uniquely and strongly protects against this type of “replay” attack with patent pending technologies.