Discussion: ID Cards and Card Readers

The three common factors that are used for authentication are: Something you know, some you have, and something you are. ID cards and card readers use access control cards that individuals would carry with them. As noted by Fennelly (2016), there a various card readers types would be used to match the card types and various environments. Here are the common card types used:

• Magnetic stripe
• Wiegand wire
• Passive proximity
• Active proximity
• Implantable proximity
• Smart cards
• Barcode
• Barium ferrite
• Hollerith
• Rare-earth magnet

Select and discuss 1 common card type. Additionally, mention where you selected card type is commonly used.

 Reference: Fennelly, L.J. (2017). Effective Physical Security, 5th Edition. Cambridge, MA: Elsevier. 

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