15 Jun, 2016Pentagon getting rid of Common Access Card?
Pentagon CIO Terry Halvorsen says the Defense Department plans to get rid of the Common Access Card in favor of a multi-factor authentication system that would include behavioral biometrics.
02 Jun, 2016Ping Identity acquired, DLA taps Thursby
Ping Identity has been acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on software, data and technology-enabled businesses; Thursby Software Systems Inc. announced it is providing software and support for two-factor authentication with Common Access Cards on Apple mobile devices for the Defense Logistics Agency; AMAG Technology has added Stone Lock Global as a certified member of its partner program.
31 May, 2016Trusted identities needed in sharing economy
The sharing economy plays by different rules but trusted identity is a necessity according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers. This new sector may be small but it’s growing — be it renting an apartment, buying something on Craig’s List or agreeing to a car sharing arrangement – it is a new way of doing business for some.
27 May, 2016Survey: Consumers want anything but passwords
Consumers are tired of passwords and want to use other methods for access, including social logins, biometrics and two-factor authentication. Fifty-two percent of consumers would like to use anything other than usernames and passwords when creating a new account, according to a Gigya survey of 4,000 consumers in the U.S. and the U.K. ranging from baby boomers to millennials.
25 May, 2016Alabama tackling income tax fraud
Income tax fraud is a big problem and Alabama and North Carolina are taking steps to protect citizens. More than 700,000 records were breached in the IRS hack in 2015, leaving citizens vulnerable, and while the IRS is still struggling to find a way to properly identify citizens in the digital world, states are using different technology to protect citizens.
24 May, 2016FIDO Alliance: Government policy should evolve with technology
Authentication is important for governments seeking solutions for improved security, privacy, interoperability, and better customer experiences. The FIDO Alliance has grown since its inception and is now making the push for its specifications to be used by government’s spanning the globe.
20 May, 2016Texas credit union opts for biometric authentication
Sick of dealing with password resets, El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union has turned to biometric authentication for employees at all nine of its branch locations. The institution reports a 70 decrease in help desk calls since deploying the solution.
17 May, 2016Tweet chat roundup: Digital authentication guidance changes
A roundup of the tweet chat discussing the proposed changes to Special Publication 800-63 and some of the more significant changes to the document.
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