By 2030 the physical identity credential will have gone the way of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, replaced by secure virtual credential embedded in mobile devices, according to predictions from Acuity Market Intelligence.

While the cloud is more important to the corporate enterprise, security is still lacking according to a survey from the Ponemon Institute sponsored by Gemalto.

The Summer 2016 Regarding ID magazine features stories on redefining logical access control, physical access in new construction and the GSA’s revising the approved products list for physical access systems.

The latest edition of ForgeRock’s Identity Platform includes new capabilities that enable enterprises to deploy a secure, frictionless experiences. For example, if the laptop switches from a secure company Wi-Fi network to an unsecure network in a coffee shop, re-authentication would be invoked via a required response to a push notification sent to your phone – through a biometric TouchID, a swipe or other action – in order to maintain access to an online service.

HID acquired DemoTeller, a provider of instant issuance solutions for the financial market; Tascent announced the availability of the M6,
Oberthur signed a contract with the Government of the Republic of Mali to supply ePassports; ImageWare and RunMyProcess are working together to secure the enterprise; Entrust Datacard partnered with HARMAN International to secure the IoT.

A new report states that there is potentials a serious security breach with wearable devices. While the hack is complex, it’s possible to extract PINs from these fitness trackers and smart watches but consumer shouldn’t be too concerned yet.

When talking about cybersecurity, identity and authentication, the conversation often turns to “killing the password,” multi-factor authentication and mobile devices. ThreatMetrix wants to help companies recognize authorized users and stop cyber attacks using a network that can spot suspicious patterns and stops hackers from gaining unauthorized access.