MasterCard has chosen identity assurance provider ActivCard to deliver the first Chip Authentication Program to operate over multiple channels. The move will allow MasterCard member banks to authenticate users and transactions in non face-to-face environments, such as on-line shopping and phone banking. ActivCard 4TRESS Authentication Server Provides Back-end Support for MasterCard Chip Authentication Program InfoSecurity […]

Reprinted with the permission of the Smart Card Alliance Virtually every day another news story highlights the importance of network security – corporate networks are breached, databases are accessed by unauthorized individuals, and identities are stolen and used to conduct fraudulent transactions. As a result, both businesses and governments are evaluating or implementing new identity […]

Software developers looking to piggyback on Microsoft’s .NET framework to provide two factor authentication for their clients need look no further than France-based Axalto’s new .NET smart cards. This marks the first availability of .NET smart cards in the world, and the first customer will be Microsoft itself. Diane Harvey, Director of Business Development for […]

A panel of ID industry experts provided predictions for 2005. One of these glimpses into the future will appear here each day during December. by Bruno Charrat, Chief Technical Officer, Inside Contactless Today there is a growing trend amongst the major smart card players and market leaders, in the perception of RF 13.56MHz contactless technology […]

Add American Express’ ExpressPay contactless payment scheme to the list of those accepted by OTI’s Saturn 5000 readers. The Amex certification follows prior certifications from MasterCard PayPass and SST’s PowerPay offerings. OTI contactless reader solution receives certification to support ExpressPay from American Express Saturn 5000 Has Already Received Approvals for MasterCard PayPass, PowerPay, Loyalty Programs […]

So you have decided that you are interested in adding a banking partnership to your card program, but you are not sure how to begin? Ask yourself the following question: ‘How can I best position my card program to attract a financial institution’s interest?’ The answer: Become a salesperson for your program. Know your facts. […]

INSIDE Contactless has introduced PicoRead, which it sees as an answer for an RF 13.56Mhz interface for large scale applications. It is designed to meet the needs of OEMs in consumer electronics and equipment, such as mobile handsets and PDAs, which require a small footprint. It also covers other applications, such as access for hotel […]

An automatic smart card personalization system, suitable for users wanting decentralized production of ID, EMV and GSM cards, was demonstrated at CARTES by Muehlbauer, a manufacturer of turnkey automation solutions for smart card and smart label production. The Scope 5400 system is freely configurable and highly flexible due to its modular design. Muehlbauer exhibits the […]

Development of a new line of intelligent keyless door locks that can meet an office building’s or university’s centralized physical and logical security needs were recently announced by door lock manufacturer ASSA ABLOY and CoreStreet, a provider of validation and authorization technology. Based on CoreStreet’s KeyFastTM Technology, Locks Successfully Merge Physical and Logical Security ASSA […]

The Office of Greek EU Presidency used Zebra P520 printers to print ID badges to help secure high-profile meetings throughout the country. The cards had a unique bar code holding personal information on individual delegates. The barcode was read via Portable Data Terminals. The cards also incorporated a customized hologram for added security. Greece Strengthened […]