Adding Biometric Security to an Existing Laptop?

008 asks: "My work requires me to travel to some harsh climes with my laptop and other equipment, and the data I collect there is potentially very sensitive. Currently I use the PGP family to secure my drives, but my paranoia always demands more. IBM's biometric-ready Thinkpad really piques my interest, but getting one isn't feasible for me because it's too wimpy for the physical stress I'd inflict on it. I'd much prefer a way to biometrically lock a computer I already have. What options are out there?"

Comments

Biometrics Not Security Device

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As any IBM, Microsoft (hardware), or APC rep could tell you, Biometric devices are not security devices. If you want more security, look somewhere else.

~UP

Re:Biometric scanners are a sales gimmick.

[Anonymous Coward]

LOL... biometrics don't work like that. The "hash" (template) you get is different, even with the same finger. That's why there are complicated algorithms that try to detect if it's "close enough" to match. You wouldn't get the same hash every time so this would not work for what you suggest.