Two publications from the National Institute of Standards and Technology describe new capabilities for authentication systems using smart cards or other personal security devices within and outside federal government applications. One report describes a NIST-led international standard, ISO/IEC 24727, which defines a general-purpose identity application programming interface (API). The other is a draft publication on […]

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has rolled out a new electronic lock that can be upgraded without ever taking it off the door. The Schlage AD-Series locks will be introduced at the Door & Hardware Institute Exposition Sept. 16-17 in Kissimmee, Fla., and at the ASIS Exposition in Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 21-23. The modular design of […]

Technology as a cultural lever By Dennis L. Gavin MBA, PMPCGN and Associates Illinois is unique among states because it has deployed an enterprise-level PKI that is cross-certified with the Federal Bridge. While this is a major accomplishment, it is only one component in the state’s quest to develop a federally interoperable credential. Technology is […]

Singapore’s largest integrated resort and family destination, the $6.59 billion Resorts World Sentosa, has installed a wireless RF-online locking system, VISIONLINE from VingCard, a hospitality security provider and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. The product will be installed in all six hotels at the family destination, which will also feature a casino, Southeast Asia’s […]

Fingerprints are the most common biometric modality, but the technology is still far from perfect. In this episode of the Regarding ID podcast Phil Scarfo, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Lumidigm, talks to Regarding ID Editor Zack Martin about the company’s technology and how it’s different from other biometrics and where […]

The Bank of East Asia Finance Building is using the LEGIC advant contactless smart card system. Shanghai Eterna Electronic Technology and Vitlon Intelligent Technology provided the security and access control system based on the LEGIC advant technology. LEGIC technology has been installed at around 400 sites throughout the buildings and controls the public area. The […]

By Andy Williams, Associate Editor, Avisian Publications From managing the comings and goings at an event like the Academy Awards to making sure high school students are where they’re supposed to be, ID management systems have come a long way this decade. ID systems now are being used to monitor individuals at events, attendance at […]

The August meeting of the Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was recently held in Washington D.C. FIPS201.com was on hand to cover the event and has provided, as a service to the IAB and the smart card community, an audio recording of the presentations. Click on the link below to access a list […]

Scott Marquardt, formerly with SVTC Technologies, a California technology foundry, will assume the presidency of Giesecke & Devrient’s U.S. subsidiary in Dulles, Va. beginning Sept. 1. His role will be to help G&D grow its business in both banknote processing and mobile security solutions. Marquardt’s career spans industries from paper and printing to cell phones, […]

When Hope College in Holland, Mich. had to close campus in the middle of the day last fall due to a virus outbreak, it alerted everyone with a text message. While it’s the only time so far that the new alert system was used, it’s a good illustration of how many universities and colleges are […]