New Horizons launches first biometric cert

The information technology training firm said the certification programme has become necessary in view of the recent adoption of biometric technologies by the Central Banks of Nigeria (CBN) instructing all financial institutions to have biometric data record of their customers while the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is also using biometrics.Biometrics is used in computer […]

The information technology training firm said the certification programme has become necessary in view of the recent adoption of biometric technologies by the Central Banks of Nigeria (CBN) instructing all financial institutions to have biometric data record of their customers while the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is also using biometrics.
Biometrics is used in computer science as a form of identification and access control. It is a form of recognition and identity confirmation that uses physical attributes of an individual that are impossible or at least hard to mask.
Common forms of biometrics include facial recognition, fingerprinting, retinal scans and DNA analysis. While previously cost prohibitive, concerns over terrorism and security have made many world governments and private organizations implement the technology at least on a limited scale.
The Managing Director of New Horizons, Mr Tim Akano explained that bio certification offers three different vendor neutral certification programs, Certified Biometric Security Technician (CBT), Certified Biometric Security Professional (CBSP), Certified Biometric Security Engineer (CBSE), CBSD (Certified Biometrics Security Developer) designed for technology practitioners who are seeking to enhance their technical skills as well as their professional prospects.
He disclosed that each program according to New Horizons  consists of instructional material prepared by experts and practitioners which is followed by a certification exam.
Akano informed that on passing the exam participants will receive the certification.
He said: “We have the infrastructure to administer the instructional material through virtual live seminars or on-site and customer site instructor led seminars. These certifications are designed for both novice and as well as experienced networking and IT security professionals who wish to gain a solid understanding of Biometric Technologies and as well usage of Biometrics in the real world applications.”