VASCO announced that it has partnered with OpSource Inc. to provide joint clients a platform to deliver a cloud solution with secure authentication and login. Through this partnership, VASCO’s authentication platforms VACMAN, IDENTIKEY and its cloud-based authentication DIGIPASS as a Service offering are now available for the OpSource Cloud. VASCO’s strong authentication and e-signature solutions […]

Feitian Technologies announced the completion of interoperability validation of its ePass2003 strong authentication smart token and Bloombase Keyparc file protection suite. Designed to meet NIST FIPS 140-2 security standard, Feitian ePass2003 is a purpose designed PKI cryptographic processing security hardware for secure storage of digital certificates and private keys. Inside the core of ePass2003 lies […]

It doesn’t seem as though a week goes by without the report of another corporation’s computer network being hacked. Some of the attacks have focused on user’s personal information, specifically the LulzSec hacks of both the Sony intranet that released PlayStation Network user data and the UK’s National Health Service that exposed patient data. In […]

Mobile devices are poised to become the ID credential of the future. In a recent video interview, Blackboard Transact president David Marr shared his views on mobile platforms in higher ed and the impacts on campus card offices. CR80News’ Chris Corum discussed the topic with Marr in this podcast. He describes the mobile device as […]

VASCO Data Security International Inc. and Option, a wireless technology company, announced a partnership to co-develop and bring to market Cloudkey, a mobile security solution that provides simple and secure access to cloud applications and data. This mobile solution offers security combining VASCO’s DIGIPASS authentication capability with Option’s 3G USB modem and connection management software […]

A survey of smart phone and tablet users states that the majority admit to not password protecting their mobile devices despite keeping them logged in to sensitive online accounts and applications, announced Confident Technologies Inc. The survey also revealed that businesses might be at risk for compromised data because of this trend. More than 65% […]

Issuing a credential is only the start of the identity lifecycle. As an individual moves around an organization, controlling and adjusting the systems he can and cannot access is equally important to the initial identity vetting. Throughout the ID lifecycle, this identity and credential management function is essential. As identification has evolved, “it’s gotten much […]