“The AD-222 offers significant improvements which deliver solid benefits to our growing base of customers,” George Reynolds, VP of global sales and marketing, said in a press release. “And the AD-222 is “plug-and-play” (with the AD-220 or similar size tag) moving seamlessly into the same position in an existing application. What else makes it a […]

By Jose Diaz and Nesic Dragoljub, Thales e-Security The current needs and demands for authentication and identity management show huge variations around the world. One thing that is common across all regions, however, is the ever-increasing requirement to prove that you are who you say you are in the face of rising security threats, such […]

It’s tiny, energetic, and can be packaged in various configurations, with shelf life lasting decades, yet still able to be activated almost instantaneously on demand. We’re talking about the smart “NanoBattery” for active RFID applications, in the works by mPhase Tecnologies. “Active RFID tags require a small footprint with reliable portable power,” said Ronald A. […]

Privaris’ plusID personal biometric device will be complemented by RSA’ SecurID one-time password offering in a single form factor. The plusID relies on a successful biometric fingerscan to authorize the transmission of the user’s information (e.g. credential number) via contactless means. Adding the OTP capability makes it a robust solution for both physical and logical […]

A California electronic security systems integrator and remote surveillance monitoring company will be implementing an access control and surveillance monitoring system with smart card technology from Cubic. IRVINE, CA –Remote Surveillance Technologies, Inc., which recently began trading in the public marketplace, announced it has been chosen to install and implement an internal access control system […]

Read the magnetic stripe no matter which way you’re holding the card? That is the idea behind MagTek’s new SureSwipe dual head reader. “SureSwipe will significantly reduce card holder confusion at the point of sale or anywhere the consumer uses magnetic stripe payment cards,” says a company rep. My Grandmother would certainly agree as she […]

Banks, service providers confused by organization’s attempt to clear up confusion By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor Should a small, mom-and-pop bank start issuing one-time-password tokens? What are the penalties if it doesn’t? And will the bank’s beefed-up security system get the thumbs up when the bank auditor rolls around in January for a regular inspection? […]

SkyeTek’s SkyeModule reader now supports contactless payment technology, allowing it to be integrated into existing POS systems or vending machines. The reader supports contactless cards issued by MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. WESTMINSTER, Colo.–SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology, announced that the M2 HF SkyeModule now provides support for contactless […]

They call it the first ISO 7816 compliant card that combines flexible display and One-Time-Password (OTP) technology with RFID and smart card capabilities to offer enterprises a single card to issue to employees for company-wide access and authentication. It’s the TRI-D AllAccess™ Card, from Pasadena, Calif.-based TRI-D Systems, Inc. And may also be personalized to […]

Sweden’s Göteborg University deploys a visual challenge and response solution from Entrust By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor You log in with your password, then you’re met with another screen with the following: A3, F4, J5. No, you’re not playing Bingo. It’s part of an authentication system created by Dallas, Texas-based Entrust. To supply the correct […]