HID Global released Secure Identity Services, a credential management system for on-demand card badging and credential provisioning. The Web-based system can handle badges on plastic cards, tokens and digital credentials for select NFC-enabled smart phones. With Secure Identity Services, users can manage the flow of ID card badge requests and large-volume re-badging projects. Users can […]

As the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) movement gains traction among companies looking to incorporate mobile technology into their systems, a study finds that 71% of businesses that do enable employees to use their own mobile devices do not have policies and procedures for BYOD deployment and security. The study, conducted by security awareness training […]

HID Global has released its OMNIKEY 5427CK Chip Card Interface Device and keyboard wedge reader. This contactless dual frequency reader can integrate into printers and single sign-on products, enabling secure print authentication. The keyboard wedge functionality enables the device to retrieve data from a credential that’s being read and input the card data into an […]

Research firm TechNavio has released a report called “Global Two-factor Authentication Market 2011-2015,” in which it forecasts the market to grow at a 20.8% CAGR between 2011 and 2015. The market is growing due to increasing regulatory requirements and the convergence of authentication techniques; however, issues around mobile phone-based authentication could hinder this growth. A […]

After security breaches impacting Dropbox and other cloud-based companies, Dropbox is launching two-factor authentication as an added security measure, reports eWeek. When the service is enabled, Dropbox users will have to enter both their password and a six-digit security code whenever they sign in or link a new device to Dropbox. Users may choose a […]

HID Global has expanded its line of Crescendo C1150 smart card credentials to cover more converged logical and physical access applications, including two-factor authentication for PC login, accessing VPNs, creating PKI-based digital signatures, generating OTPs and improving data protection for data-at-rest and secure data transmission. The Crescendo C1150 smart cards can function in a stand-alone […]

If you work with access control solutions at your company or institution, don’t miss this chance to hear from four high-profile organizations that are actually using smart phones as access credentials in their environments. At the ASIS Conference in Philadelphia – Sept. 10 from 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. EDT – HID Global will host a […]