North Carolina-based SaaS provider KnowledgeTree has added SAML single sign-on support for internal and external identity providers, enabling simplified user authentication and standardizing content security levels. The SAML single sign-on support enables companies to use their existing network password policies for access to KnowledgeTree’s cloud-based tools. This allows companies to quickly grant or deny employee […]

The U.S. Navy Recruiting Command awarded a five-year contract to CGI Federal Inc. for technology support of its recruiting and accessions system. The contract is a single-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth $65 million. CGI will also integrate its biometrics product for trusted security credential processing and secure identity and access management. Under the terms of […]

The U.S. General Services Administration has added Oberthur Technologies’ ID-One PIV Client software to its approved product list (APL). ID-One PIV Client is middleware that complies with NIST SP 800-73-3. Its interface enables access to various PIV card functions including authentication, electronic signature and file encryption. It also includes access to features mandated by SP […]

RSA has enhanced its RSA Adaptive Authentication On Premise product that works against threats like Zeus, Citadel and Gozi Prinimalka Trojan. RSA Adaptive Authentication uses a “big data” approach to risk management by looking at over 100 different risk indicators to validate a user’s activity. The system also has Trojan detection features such as proxy […]

To help credit card issuers reduce their risk of e-commerce fraud, Visa has launched the Visa Consumer Authentication Service. The service uses real-time, risk-based transaction analysis to authenticate consumers. As consumers go through the online checkout process, the service looks at various measures, including device and transaction information and historical spending patterns. It assesses the […]

According to Mass High Tech, California-based Medbox launched its medical marijuana dispensing system in Massachusetts. The system leverages biometrics to provide safe and secure distrbution of cannabis. Medbox’s patented technology involves hardware and software and uses fingerprinting to verify a physician’s authorization and ensure that a patient hasn’t exceeded state dispensing limits. The system tracks […]

Louisiana is one of seven states that still have state laws prohibiting compliance with the federal Real ID Act of 2005, which may mean that come Jan. 15, the law’s deadline, there are some question as to whether its citizens will be able to use a driver license as identification in airports. As reported by […]

The University of Southampton in the UK is starting a cybersecurity research center, thanks to government funding, reports the BBC. The government has funded eight universities to study the subject matter, which includes bank, border and national infrastructure security. The University of Southampton will use the funds to continue its research in the biometrics field. […]

Arab News reports that Saudi Arabia is now mandating that foreigners provide fingerprints and other biometrics to enter the country. The mandate is covered by the government Cabinet’s approval of an amendment to Article 4 of decision N. 202 on 22/6/1430H which stipulates that biometric identification, including fingerprints pictures or other methods, is required for […]

AU10TIX Limited has collaborated with SafeCharge, a payment and risk management services provider, to integrate its BOS online ID image authentication and processing technology into SafeCharge’s risk management service product. The AU10TIX technology adds automated identification and authentication to SafeCharge’s risk managment services. It also provides for conversion of ID and passport images to digital […]