The company will integrate the acquired technology with its IntelliTrust SaaS authentication tool, a solution that removes friction for users and provides strong protection for data, apps and networks.
Physical identity and access management systems can deliver unified identity management capabilities across an IT ecosystem, including physical security.
IdentiSys offers identification, security and tracking solutions, including most applications using a plastic card, ID badge, metal tag or biometric.
Debate over the biometrics program has lasted years and included multiple extensions of a pilot program which has taken in a sizable portion, though still a minority, of the country’s citizens.
Tyco says the acquisition will strengthen its position in the federal access control market.
The French company is in talks with potential buyers for the Morpho security unit it is selling because it doesn’t fit with the company’s other businesses, CEO Philippe Petitcolin told reporters.