By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor Today, most corporate banks in the U.S., Europe and Latin America use two-factor authentication techniques to minimize security risks. But soon, your average, ATM-carrying Joe will join them, as a new breed of products offering amplified security hit the mass market. In response to the increase in Internet banking fraud, […]

< ? $key="3456"; ?> No ID technology is creating a bigger splash than Near Field Communications (NFC). It holds the promise of true revolution in the way we initiate and conduct transactions, authenticate for services, or access facilities and information. In this issue we explore NFC and look at some of the premiere trials of […]

By Rhea Wessel, Contributing Editor Joe Banker rides this city’s subway every morning from his apartment outside of the city to his office high rise. Each month, he pays roughly €100 ($128) for his transport ticket. This month, however, he was sent to London on short notice for two weeks. Banker has grossly overpaid for […]

By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor Near field communication, or in this case what INSIDE Contactless calls an enhanced NFC version, is getting a hefty workout in France. The latest announcement came from Axalto, which in conjunction with a French mobile phone company and one of the world’s largest public transport operators, is spearheading a pilot […]

Federal guidelines not mandatory, but highly recommended for financial houses that want to stay in their examiners’ good graces By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor Expect to see more U.S.-based financial institutions shelling out big bucks to revamp static security systems. New guidelines put out last month by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) call […]

Labcal, operating under a contract awarded by CGI, has deployed a two-factor authentication version of its Single Sign-On for a public corporation that allows it to reduce password management-related costs while increasing network security. Labcal installs a complete solution on more than 3000 workstations in more than 400 branches and offices of an important public […]

Sam Houston State’s Frank Parker, interim vice president of student services, has joined Higher One’s Product Steering Committee, designed to enhance communications with Higher One’s clients and to brainstorm new features universities want from the financial services company. Higher One Client Faculty Member Joins Committee to Share Ideas, Best Practices NEW HAVEN, CT – Higher […]