Get Secure Data Center Access with Iris Recognition Technology
Eliminate Shared Credentials. Strengthen Compliance. Reduce Risk.
Modern data centers face growing threats at every access point, from insider misuse to social engineering and credential theft. Whether you manage a hyperscale facility or require secure access control for colocation facilities, relying on keycards, PINs, or even fingerprints can expose vulnerabilities in your data center’s physical security strategy. With increasing compliance requirements and soaring breach costs, the need for airtight identity verification has never been higher.
Traditional token-based access systems can’t verify who is entering—only that a credential was used. That gap leaves room for fraud, tailgating, shared badges, and insider threats. Iris ID’s multimodal iris and face biometric data center security solutions eliminate this risk by tying access to the individual biometric, not a card or code.
Whether you manage a hyperscale facility or require secure access control for colocation facilities, relying on keycards, PINs, or even fingerprints can expose vulnerabilities in your data center’s physical security strategy.
CHALLENGES IN DATA CENTER SECURITY:
Shared Credentials and Tailgating
Keycards and PINs are easily shared or stolen—allowing unauthorized users to enter secure zones without detection. Tailgating, where one person follows another through a secure door, often goes unnoticed, even in high-surveillance environments.
Insider Threats and Credential Misuse
According to the 2024 Verizon DBIR, nearly 68% of breaches involve human error or credential misuse. That includes well-meaning employees bypassing policy to help a colleague, leaving critical infrastructure exposed.
Glove and PPE Interference
Fingerprint and touch-based readers fail in data centers where employees wear gloves, have damp or damaged hands, or follow PPE protocols. These systems cause delays, errors, and access frustrations.
Inconsistent Identity Verification
Many facilities rely on outdated systems originally designed for office access. These systems verify possession—not identity—and fail to meet evolving compliance standards.
Compliance and Audit Gaps
Standards like GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 require detailed access logs, privacy safeguards, and tamper-proof controls. Most physical access systems fall short of these benchmarks, especially when credentials are shared or lost.
IrisAccess® iA1000 Iris ID Reader
Multimodal Iris & Facial Recognition Identity Authentication
- Authentication: Iris-only, face-only, or simultaneous iris-face fusion
- Match Speed: < 1 second
- Users: Up to 100,000
- Encryption: AES-256 with secure boot
- Anti-spoofing: Presentation Attack Detection (PAD)
- Contactless and PPE-friendly (24″ capture distance)
- Built-in support for MFA integration
- Auto-adjusts to user height and is ADA 508 compliant
The Trusted Identity Solution for Data Centers: Iris-Face Biometrics
Trusted by Google and Built for Critical Infrastructure
Iris-face fusion technology delivers the highest level of identity assurance available for physical access control—combining the accuracy of iris recognition with the speed and convenience of facial authentication. This dual-biometric approach ensures that access is tied to a real, verified individual—not a credential. Iris ID solutions deliver this capability, including a contactless, high-speed authentication system trusted by Google and other global data center leaders.
Unbreakable Identity Assurance
Iris recognition analyzes 240+ unique patterns in each eye—offering near-zero false acceptance rates. When paired with facial recognition in a fusion system, identity assurance rises exponentially. The iA1000 delivers fast, reliable iris biometric recognition, even in low light or with PPE—ensuring only authorized individuals gain entry.
Contactless, Fast, and Glove-Friendly
Biometric fusion works without contact—ideal for sterile environments or PPE use. No need to remove gloves or touch surfaces. That means faster throughput, fewer backups, and reduced hygiene concerns.
Stop Tailgating and Badge Misuse
Unlike PINs and cards, biometric access control systems like iris-face fusion can’t be loaned or shared. Even if someone tries to tailgate, the system can require biometric verification for each person, ensuring real-time identity validation and supporting effective insider threat prevention in data centers.
Compliant and Audit-Ready
Encrypted, non-reversible templates protect user privacy while supporting global compliance standards such as being GDPR-compliant. Every access point can generate detailed, tamper-proof logs that align with GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 audit protocols.
Integrates Seamlessly with Existing Systems
The iA1000 integrates with legacy protocols like Wiegand and OSDP, works with turnstiles and video systems, and supports MFA integration for data centers without requiring a complete overhaul.
Proven at Scale by Google
Since 2005, Google has deployed Iris ID solutions to secure data centers in Mountain View, Dallas, Iowa, and New York. Its use of iris biometrics across internal zones demonstrates both the scalability and effectiveness of this technology.
Watch How Google Uses Iris ID Technology:
Private, Scalable, and Future-Ready
One-time enrollment means there are no credentials to manage, replace, or recover. As data centers grow in size and complexity, iris-face authentication scales effortlessly, ensuring consistent, secure access across every entry point.
Take the next step in securing your data center. Talk to an expert today.
Footnotes:
*IBM Security Report
^Verizon DBIR 2024
**Flashpoint
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