Have you ever wondered why we had to raise our hand when we were in class? Remember, when you had the answer to a question and were desperately trying to get the teacher to call on you. It seemed like a competition with other students just to get them to get to you first. Wait, maybe that was just me. Usually, the teacher would try and pose a question to the class for to answer such as “What is volatile memory?” if you were a computer science-type of guy. Some questions though were harder to answer than others to answer such as “What are the different types of networking ports available?” Funny thing is that we are still answering questions to this day especially if you talk to local business owners who are seemingly dealing with problems on a daily basis .

One question that nearly all of us still face today is how to secure our corporate data, office buildings and user credentials. That may have been answerable in different ways over the course of the last few decades from proximity cards to smart cards to even newer biometric methods such as facial recognition and iris scans. However, all of those methods have inherent flaws in that they require you to purchase into a new hardware scheme and can be compromised.

Smart cards require not only the card programmed for each of your organization’s members but also need individual readers for each employee. Even methods that use employees’ outward appearances have issues relating to security flaws such as people being able to lift your fingerprints or taking a photo of you to login to your computer.

However, in 2022, there is a much more secure means of biometrics which rely on what you have inside of you and that are your blood veins. It might sound somewhat gruesome and off-putting, but once you see how it works, you will realize that is extremely easy to start and does not require you to even touch your hand on anything.

So, what is this software?

Well, Hitachi has recently announced its VeinFive ID Windows Password Replacement software (sorry, macOS and Linux users) as a means to replace the notoriously finnicky password for logging into and authenticating your credentials as a user to your work PC.

*You can also use this software to login to Microsoft Office 365*

To clear all this up, we have put together a handy guide to get you going on securing your PC in a much more secure manner.

Our  superior customer support and guidance  have not gone unnoticed with large corporations within both the public and private sector having purchased from us to support their cybersecurity needs. These companies include some of the  largest  in fields such as ride sharing, imaging & printing, entertainment and technology.

We are a distributor for leading smart cards, their readers and other security hardware such as biometric readers. We have been in the business since 1997 and have stayed on top of leading technologies such as new biometric inputs and even the adoption of RFID stickers with NFC capabilities. Tx Systems is a  passionate force  in the industry and is dedicated to supporting you through whatever usage case you may have for both enterprise and government customers.  Trust us  to stay on top of cybercriminals and start securing your data by taking a constructive step forward.

Finger vein scanning sounds unbelievable and even a bit dangerous. You might wonder how that image appears on the computer without somehow needing a surgical or invasive procedure. However, none of these methods are required for using Hitachi’s VeinID Five Windows Password Replacement software.

Honestly, it really is as simple as raising your hand to your webcam and having it match a cutout of your hand that appears onscreen. This cutout appears as a green hand shape that you need to fit in to have it work correctly. The webcam will use ambient lighting within your location to see the finger veins within your hand.

All you need is a webcam with 720p HD resolution which should be included on most of the laptops that you use. This resolution is not hard to find nowadays as it has long been surpassed by 1080p.

One of the benefits of the VeinID Five Windows Password Replacement is that there is no need for additional hardware devices such as smart card readers and biometric readers in order for finger vein recognition to work. This requires a significant investment depending on the smart card reader that you buy. You will also need this for each user that you have for their computer setup. Unlike other authentication methods which use a physical piece of hardware for authentication such as security tokens, the software handles it for you .

Before deciding to purchase the software for your business, be certain that the specifications of your PCs match what is required from the VeinID Five Windows Password Replacement software.

It is only based around the Windows 10 operating system because of its support for Windows Hello which supports additional authentication methods beyond passwords.

NOTE : It can be implemented with Windows Profile, ActiveDirectory or Azure ActiveDirectory for deployment in a centralized location for use on all workstations.

You can sample and evaluate the software for a FREE 30-day trial before you buy. It can be used for a business up to 50 users without needing to contact Hitachi for a custom setup.

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You can purchase the software today from Tx Systems as a software download that will be sent to you as a link via email.

From here, click the box (Vein FiveID option) that corresponds to the VeinID Five Windows Password Replacement software below the password box which will then take you to a yellow hand outline. With that, you need to make sure that your hand fits in with the cutout. The finger vein authentication only takes less than 5 seconds from start to finish then you will be taken to your desktop, so it is extremely convenient and fast for your employees. You can also use this feature in an offline setting with no internet connection.

**Multiple sign-in options are allowed in Windows 10 Hello in addition to the Hitachi VeinID Five which allow for options in case the software hiccups or you forget your password.**

It will be able to read a wide variety of hand types including those that are scarred, aged etc. because it relies on the inner veins of the hand for recognition which are not subject to aging and the changes to the shape and form of the veins. This cannot be said about fingers which can be scarred or wrinkled over time.

The Hitachi VeinID Five Windows Password Replacement uses the ambient light spectrum as the main method of finger vein authentication which is the light that surrounds you in your room which enhances your hand’s presence apart from the other objects in your surrounding.

Whatever, the webcam captures, it then takes that image for processing.

The processing is based around registered user templates which can be used to demonstrate that the user is who they say they are. The user template is what has initially been brought forth from the original registration process and serves as a reference point for future logins.

Lastly, biometric information is encrypted by AES-256 when transferring the finger vein captures to the workstation to avoid the potential liaison of identifiable information. This information can either be stored locally at your office or remotely on the cloud.

Hitachi Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, is a recognized brand known world-wide for many different types of electronic products such as printers, TVs and even professional camera equipment.

Hitachi is committed to developing new innovative and superior products that allow for society to take on the most pressing challenges in today’s world that take advantage of the latest developments in technology such as AI, Big Data and IoT.

Their devices most importantly conform to major regulatory standards such as FCC Part 15 B, CE, RoHS and REACH to ensure your safety and wellbeing is kept in mind when operating these devices.

This software prevents many of the attacks that are common in today’s cyberworld which include:

It is ideal for protecting physical assets (building), vaults, data centers or secure payment areas and digital assets.

If this software sounds like a great fit for your business then take the first step towards securing it.

You can purchase the software today from Tx Systems or try to evaluate the software for a free trial of 30-days. It can be used for a business up to 50 users without needing to contact Hitachi for adjustments.

It may be best to try it out first though as you might not have the experience with using finger vein biometric login. It could be a bit too advanced for beginners.

Whatever you decide upon, just realize that Hitachi’s VeinID Five Windows Password Replacement will completely change your login experience!