By Sara Pralle, Contributing Editor ActivCard®, a leader in digital identity assurance, recently changed its name to ActivIdentity™ in an effort to reflect the migration from its initial focus on card-based solutions to its current focus on a wide range of identity solutions. “The timing couldn’t be better,” Julian Lovelock, the company’s director for the […]

Five buildings and 148 doors at the Ohio campus on Wright Patterson AFB are now secured via a FIPS 201 compliant physical access control system. The solution, integrated by SMARTnet Inc., reads current Common Access Cards and will read next generation contactless cards. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Leads the Way in Physical Security […]

A company that is involved in the production of two-thirds of all U.S. driver licenses has released a suite of services to help states comply with the REAL ID Act. Digimarc is offering services and solutions to address enrollment, breeder document validation, issuance, and more. Digimarc Announces REAL ID Migration Services to Help State Driver […]

Fans and Foes of SB 768 still trying to work on a compromise in latest version By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor The California RFID bill hailed by privacy advocates but feared by the tech industry is undergoing major revisions as both sides try to work out differences before the end of the legislative session in […]

By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor Opposition is building against the Real ID Act requirement that, among other things, forces states to standardize driver licenses. Many at the state level fear that the under-funded, aggressive mandate will be overly burdensome and difficult to meet. At least one coalition of privacy-concerned groups fear the new rules, in […]

In 2006 a great new feature section will appear in each and every issue of CR80News. Our new Physical Security Corner will explore key issues related to the changing security landscape. Physical security is no longer a standalone “silo” within a campus … it is a vibrant, essential component with enterprise-wide implications. Key themes running […]

In 2006 a great new feature section will appear in each and every issue of SecureIDNews. Our new Physical Security Corner will explore key issues related to the changing security landscape. Physical security is no longer a standalone “silo” within an organization … it is a vibrant, essential component with enterprise-wide implications. Key themes running […]

A FIPS 201-compliant solution from Saflink and Johnson Controls is on display at an ‘evaluation lab’ at Saflink’s facility in Reston, Virginia. Interested parties can visit the lab and see the solution that was originally developed for the TSA’s TWIC program. Saflink Announces FIPS 201 Evaluation Lab All-Weather Biometric PIV Solution Showcased With Johnson Controls […]

Speed, convenience and quicker reimbursement all add up to a successful launch of the WIC smart card program in Texas. WIC, a federal program begun in 1974, stands for Women, Infants and Children and provides participants with nutritious foods, counseling, and referrals to health and other social services at no charge. The program serves low-income […]

“Privacy advocates are asking the Homeland Security Department “not to include the use of Radio Frequency Identification contactless chips in its regulations for implementing the Real ID Act for state driver’s licenses,” according to published reports.”