At this year’s Security fair Essen, iDTRONIC introduced its new access control known as EaZy aXXess for applications in small and medium sized enterprises, banks, hospitals and organizations. The EaZy aXXess system is based on a Linux platform and delivers all components for creating a real time access control system. Up to 64 door readers […]

ActivIdentity Corporation introduced the ActivID Credential Management System Appliance. The credential management appliance will enable medium-sized companies to quickly deploy smart cards and smart USB tokens for secure authentication into desktops, VPNs, applications and building access systems. As the cornerstone of the ActivIdentity Universal Enterprise Access solution, the ActivID Credential Management System Appliance will reduce […]

TagMaster unveiled the latest enhancement to its long-range RFID readers designed for automated vehicle identification by integrating with the its vehicle access control tracking system. A Web-enabled user interface provides users the ability to manage their access data securely and conveniently from any location in the world via a standard web browser. And standard access […]

The Smart Card Alliance announced that during this year’s 9th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference it would host an educational workshop on PIV-I credentials, also giving mention to the newest officers and steering committee of its Physical Access Council. The interactive, educational workshop will be presented by the Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council […]

The U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card celebrated 10 years in October. As the forerunner to U.S. government smart card programs, many would say it set the stage for HSPD-12 and what is now the PIV credential that many government employees are carrying. Mike Butler, deputy director of the Defense Manpower Data Center for […]

The October meeting of the influential 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 […]

As there has been no movement on the part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on providing biometric and tamper-resistant ID cards for their pilots since the U.S. Congress passed a law requiring them to do so by December 2005, Florida Congressman John Mica has began demanding an answer from the agency on why there […]

Visonic Technologies announced the immediate availability of its Elpas Door Kit Wandering Patient Starter Solution, designed for senior care facilities, assisted living residences, acute care hospitals or psychiatric units. Issuing a reusable wristband, the Elpas system allows the resident free and unregulated movement within the allowed interior area of the building. It reduces the need […]

The Port of Brisbane in Australia is considering a biometric solution to the potential issue of responding to a Maritime Security Level 2 implementation that would require a manual check of 110 kilometers worth of ships, according to a ZDNet article. The solution would intend to speed up the process of checking each ship at […]

What will the next-generation physical access control look like? Many industry insiders say it may be PKI at door. Avisian Publishing surveyed the industry at different event throughout the year asking them about the technology. The revised FIPS 201 specification for U.S. government employees may include PKI at the door and many say using this […]