11 Jun, 2019North Carolina boosts driver’s license durability for REAL ID program
Two years ago, North Carolina’s DMV began its REAL ID card production effort. A new case study from card material provider PPG provides lessons about the driver’s license durability.
28 May, 2019Security Technology Alliance releases implementation guide on PIV credentials for physical access control
The release of the guide comes in advance of the Securing Federal Identity 2019 conference and is designed to distill findings from a NIST special publication on the use of PIV for physical access control in the government enterprise.
20 May, 2019Patent describes new Apple fingerprint scanner in touchscreen itself
The iPhone maker recently has moved to facial recognition technology, following larger trends, but the new patent seems to indicate other biometric authentication possibilities, including a possible renewed focus on fingerprint.
13 May, 2019Women in Biometrics Awards seeks nominees through June 1
The prestigious industry recognition takes place in June at the 2019 SIA GovSummit in Washington, D.C. The Women in Biometrics Awards, now in its fifth year, is accepting nominations for the 2019 program through June 1.
10 May, 2019IDEMIA facial recognition technology wins NIST vendor test
The facial recognition technology from IDEMIA beat out a large group of other vendors’ technology in a recent NIST trial— and the win comes as biometrics take more of a role in all facets of authentication.
25 Apr, 2019Virtual In-person Proofing kiosks from NextgenID enable remote identity proofing for government IDs
One of the most expensive and cumbersome parts of a secure ID implementation is the proofing of employees prior to credential issuance. For government credentials issued by federal agencies and contractors, the identity proofing process can now be managed remotely rather than via in-person interviews.
26 Mar, 2019New contactless readers enable user authentication beyond the front door
Enterprise networks, vehicle fleets and perimeter gates have new options to future proof user authentication via new contactless ELATEC readers. There are dozens of RFID and contactless card technologies in use globally, and this creates challenges for organizations implementing access control beyond the front door. Many contactless readers are designed to support a small number […]
12 Mar, 2019Facial recognition boarding at Miami International Airport
As the biometric authentication spreads — this latest project in Miami involves Lufthansa Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and SITA. It relies on live facial photos checked against CBP databases for real-time matching and verification.
25 Feb, 2019Red Cross digital ID effort gives Blockchain a central role with Evernym
Evernym, which promotes use of blockchain for digital ID, has awarded the Red Cross and four other global humanitarian groups free access to an accelerator program. The effort, involving organizations with wide reach, could further promote the deployment of cutting-edge digital IDs among millions of people.
19 Feb, 2019Ban on facial recognition considered in San Francisco
Facial recognition is increasingly being deployed to tighten security, improve authentication, and streamline payment and retail transactions. But an ordinance in San Francisco — the first of its kind — would ban its use by city government, potentially restricting police from using evidence gained from the biometric tool.
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