Hirsch Electronics, a security systems manufacturer, announced the company is extending the functionality of its flagship security management system, Velocity, to include IT-oriented identity and card management capabilities. Specifically, Velocity will interface with certificate authorities and Active Directory to create smart cards that can be used for secure computer log-on and door access control. A […]

XceedID and RF IDeas are partnering to deliver a new proximity and secure contactless access control offering for desktop or doorway installation. According to Rick Landuyt, President of RF IDeas, the new offering will provide customers with more options for using contactless credentials to gain access to secure areas. The new partnership will pool the […]

ARM has announced the launch of its SecurCore SC000 processor, designed specifically for the high-volume smart card and embedded security applications. The SC000 processor is the latest addition to the ARM SecurCore line of processors, expanding the range of target applications into tamper-resistant contact and contactless smart cards such as SIM, government, banking, transport, ID […]

Mission of new initiative is to help agencies, others put PIV credentials to use The presidential directive ordering a standard, interoperable identification credential for federal employees is coming up on its sixth birthday. The deadline to have these Personal Identification Verification (PIV) credentials issued is more than a year old. And while every federal employee […]

In an effort to develop a solution for managing universal identities and access to federal facilities and systems, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Diebold Inc. have partnered to complete a study that will hopefully initiates the first steps of the project. The idea is to spread identity, credential and access management (ICAM) across […]

SCM Microsystems expands its product portfolio with introduction of three products. The new products are addressing the need for stronger and more convenient security solutions and access control applications. PAT1461, the first new device in the series from SCM, is a physical access control terminal which supports the growing focus on contactless technology. PAT1461 makes […]

HID Global announced that it will promote its vision and advancements in risk management technologies at the 2010 RSA Conference in San Francisco. HID Global’s solutions combine physical and logical security to deliver data security through a single smart card for organizations seeking advanced yet convenient security solutions. HID Global will demonstrate a variety of […]

Various security and technology experts have voiced their opinions and worries regarding the potential flaws in adopting biometric systems for use with physical and logical access control systems or other uses where an individual’s authentication would be required, according to an S C Magazine article. While many have raised concerns regarding the adoption of biometric […]

Dates: December 7 – 9, 2010 Location: Paris, France Venue: Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center URL: http://www.cartes.com Description: This is the event where decisions are taken on the future directions and on major trends in smartcard and contactless technologies (transactions, telecoms, services, transport). CARTES: The world leading show for banking technologies and e-transactions, with mobile payment […]

Dates: September 21 – 23, 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Venue: Tampa Convention Center URL: http://events.jspargo.com/biometrics10/ or http://www.biometrics.org/ Description: We are pleased to announce that the 2010 Biometric Consortium Conference and Biometric Technology Expo will be held again in the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, USA on September 21 – 23, 2010. On-line attendee and housing […]