In the late 1800s a German physicist named Heinrich Hertz created radio waves in the laboratory. A century later, we are still expanding upon Hertz’s discovery. Radio waves make possible all wireless communications–from mobile telephone conversations to wireless data transfer. They beam our television signals, bring music to our radios, and make it safe to […]

Infineon successfully supported an instance of next-generation, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) on smart cards using an off-the-shelf contactless chip. This is key in that within the next fifteen years, it is expected that quantum computing will be able to break all current encryption technology commonly used by smart cards and other IT systems.

In this targeted webinar, hear how issuers are combining physical cards and mobile IDs to increase convenience and security. Learn about HID Global’s goID solution that is helping issuers deliver mobile credentials in tandem with secure physical cards, and hear how one country is using it today to improve security and better serve citizens. Get ready for a future where your cards will be complemented by a mobile credential.

A new document security feature is creating unique biometric fingerprints for secure ID documents, by mapping patterns of tiny holographic particles spread randomly on a passport, card or banknote. It enables documents to be checked for authenticity — that the specific secure ID document matches the holder — and provides insight into the compromised document if a fraudulent ID was created using pieces from a genuine ID.

Federated identity allows credentials to be shared across domains, services or relying parties. It enables people to conduct transactions securely and effortlessly while ensuring destination services don’t receive information that users have not consented to share. The same model that enables payment card systems to share …

Why is polycarbonate, or PC, becoming the advanced card material of choice for many high security issuers and government ID programs? Likely because it blends unique features, multiple layer construction and laser engraving for personalization making it a durable and counterfeit-resistant choice for physical identification cards.

In the first settlement in a case filed under the 2008 Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, salon operator L.A. Tan will pay $1.5 million to members in a class action suit. The company used fingerprints for member access to facilities but did not experience a breach or harm members in any way. Thus the case sets a troubling precedent as lawyers frequently search out such cases for personal gain, while class members receive token returns.

In the past 40 years, fingerprint science has moved from examiners studying ink-stained sheets with magnifying glasses to Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), which use computer systems and software to pull up possible matches. There is still a human element to these systems as they have grown in use outside of law enforcement to conduct background checks and for other purposes.

Identity can be asserted in many different ways. But the most common way an individual asserts an identity is by handing an ID card over for visual inspection. But making sure it’s not counterfeit is difficult and playing an important role in anti-counterfeiting efforts are the materials that make up the document.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), fingerprint matching has become a part of everyday life. Law enforcement agencies use fingerprints to solve crimes and ordinary people unlock their smart phones, clock in at work or pay for cafeteria lunches. Though the foundations for the technology are more than 1500 years old, its applications have never been more relevant.