05 Aug, 2014Wocket competition seeks pictures of your scary wallet
NXT-ID is working social media to get the word out about its Wocket smart wallet by running a “Show us your Wallet” competition on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under the hashtag #needawocket.
31 Jul, 2014PKI, biometrics protect Hollywood’s big screen movies
Hollywood studios go to extreme means to protect their content. PRIMA Cinema is using PKI technology from Thales to protect the Hollywood blockbusters that customers can watch in their private screening rooms.
30 Jul, 2014Brits want biometric technology instead of passwords
The embedded fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 5s has paved the way for greater acceptance of biometric technology, according to the Future Password Index from digital financial services provider Intelligent Environments. Some 79% of Brits would ditch passwords in favor of biometric security measures like fingerprint scanners.
29 Jul, 2014iPhone NFC rumor mill swirling
The latest iPhone 6 rumors say the handset will finally include near field communication, a secure element and forgo host-card emulation. Martin Cox, global head of sales at Bell ID, says that Apple will attempt to bypass the mobile operators and the banks with its Apple Wallet. This system will use the embedded secure element and the payment card that is linked to a consumer’s iTunes account.
24 Jul, 2014FIDO Alliance members demonstrate new authentication standards
The FIDO Alliance standards initiative was a key topic at the Cloud Identity Summit (CIS) and the alliance conducted an interoperability session where members demonstrated how their FIDO Ready solutions could work together.
24 Jul, 2014PKI primed, HID and Eid partner, FIDO’s new members
News briefs of the week, including: PKI is the gold standard when it comes to identity management and the market is poised for growth; HID Global teamed with Eid Passport to supply the company with the ActivID Credential Management System; Bionym and Winfrasoft joing the FIDO Alliance.
21 Jul, 2014Eye vein biometrics for mobile, app access
It may look like you’re taking a selfie but it’s actually an extra layer of security for access to a mobile device, app or network. Most are familiar with iris biometrics but a new ocular identification is making waves: eye vein.
18 Jul, 2014Face recognition system helps Canadians get motorcycle license online
Face recognition technology is enabling motorcycle riders in Canada to get a license from the comfort of their home. MSI Motorcycle Safety Institute rolled out an online system for folks to take courses and get a motorcycle license, the Canadian government asked for verification that the online students were who they claimed to be.
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