West-Central Michigan-based Mecosta County Medical Center (MCMC) has implemented a new identity and access management infrastructure based on DigitalPersona Pro software and U.are.U fingerprint readers. This system enables MCMC to give its employees unique digital identities to use in-room VMware virtual desktops to access patient information. MCMC is a 74-bed acute-care hospital with more than […]

Jorge Solis would like you to imagine three houses next to one another. One has a small dog bowl outside with the name “Fife,” the next has a regular sized bowl with “Max” on it and the last has a large dog bowl with the name “Killer” inscribed. Which house will a burglar try to […]

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is recommending the elimination of password usage in favor of biometrical recognition, reports Government Computer News. DARPA said on its Active Authentication site that complex passwords are too cumbersome to create, remember and manage, nor do active sessions have the capability to recognize whether the current user is […]

HID Global has announced that it will unveil a range of new solutions for the creation, use and management of secure identity applications at next week’s ISC West 2012 International Security Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas. In addition to launching new solutions for card-based personal identification verification (PIV) in U.S. government facilities, the company […]

AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the spring 2012 issue of Regarding ID. The interactive feature enables a miniature mode that you can thumb through as well as a full screen mode that allows you to read the magazine as if it were on the desk in front […]

The world of mobile payments took a step forward in September when the Google Wallet was rolled out. The mobile application provides secure storage of payment information and uses near field communication (NFC) to complete a transaction. It takes a simple tap of the phone to make a purchase. The Google Wallet is only available […]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have chosen Experian and Symantec’s joint two-factor credentialing product for enterprise remote identity proofing and multi-factor authentication credentialing. This decision is part of Science Applications International Corporation’s $78 million contract to help CMS solve problems in conjunction with serving the uninsured population. The joint credentialing product cuts […]

There are a handful of drivers for adding biometric technology to mobile devices, says Alan Goode, founder of Goode Intelligence and author of “Mobile Phone Biometric Security Analysis and Forecasts 2011-2015.” Many mobile phones are easy to break into, enterprises are enabling users to use their own mobile phones and NFC payments may require additional […]

SafeNet announced that it has acquired Cryptocard, a privately held provider of cloud based authentication solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. With the acquisition of Cryptocard, SafeNet adds to its authentication portfolio. Cryptocard’s platform will provide an opportunity for mobile and telecom service providers, as well as IT system integrators and service providers, to introduce […]

FIME announced it has joined GIXEL Smart Card Group, the industry organization for the promotion and development of smart card-based e-identity solutions in France. As a partner member, FIME will work with GIXEL to develop and promote the IAS-ECC (Identification Authentication Electronic Signature – European Citizen Card) Specification, which was created by GIXEL for the […]