Privaris, a provider of multi-function wireless biometric solutions, announced the availability of devices with preloaded HID Global credentials on its plusID product line. Customers can now purchase plusID identity verification tokens with HID 26-bit and 37-bit prox credentials, ready for use with their existing physical access control systems. With pre-coded plusID’s, the only step required […]

Company has come a long way from seven guys wanting to make their own contactless chips INSIDE Contactless might never have seen the light of day had Gemplus 13-years ago accepted the suggestion of some of its engineers to begin producing its own chips. Gemplus, which later merged with Axalto to become the largest smart […]

Nearly two-thirds of UK adults who bank online think their security is threatened , according to a survey from French security solutions provider XIRING. When asked what would improve their online banking confidence, 21% suggested that being asked an extra security question would be the best option. This finding, XIRING believes, highlights the extent to […]

PayPal announced a new way for members to add more security to their PayPal accounts using mobile phones. Customers can now choose to receive a unique six-digit security code via text message to their mobile phones prior to logging in to their accounts. The PayPal SMS Security Key adds another layer of security to PayPal […]

The Transportation Security Administration tested a bar code ID technology at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport, according to a Security Director News report. The system printed a two-dimensional bar code on passengers’ boarding pass. Stored in the encrypted bar code is an image, such as a fingerprint, and other documentation such as driver license or […]

LEGIC has expanded its partnership network in Europe and South Asia, giving the Switzerland contactless identity card company more outlets for its products. The new partnerships are with Spanish integrated security systems company Electronica Meysh, Austrian card manufacturer Inplastor and Indian credential manufacturer APK-ID. The agreement with Electronica Meysh will result in the development of […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a request for information asking for industry comments on using the Common Access Card for physical access control. Defense Department officials use the CAC for access to computer networks and as a flash badge, but not for physical access control. The agency will be replacing its current credentials […]