European consumers want biometric payments
GAO: FBI hasn’t tested accuracy of facial recognition
DHS requesting information for biometric exit
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
01 Dec, 2016Mobile PACS from Gallagher secures e-keys via FIDO
Building on the security of the FIDO specifications, Gallagher’s new mobile PACS offering enables physical access keys to be remotely provisioned to mobile devices. Bluetooth, Biometrics and …
28 Nov, 2016The future of credentialing in the U.S. government
Will smart cards have a role or will newer tech claim the throne?
While the Defense Department ponders a futures without the Common Access Card — the ubiquitous smart card that has been used for more than a decade — other federal employees and industry representatives ponder what the future of identity might look like for federal employees.
23 Nov, 2016HID and Honeywell integrate, FlexEnable’s card-embedded scanner
HID Global announced that Honeywell Building Solutions has integrated HID technology into its Honeywell Vector Occupant App; FlexEnable will showcase a 500 dpi flexible fingerprint sensor in a smart card form factor at TRUSTECH; Salto created a new web site for the hospitality industry’s access control needs and requirements.
22 Nov, 2016Visa replacing password with biometrics
Many mobile devices come with the ability to enable some sort of biometric authentication baked in – a microphone for voice, a camera for face and even a fingerprint scanner. Visa wants to start enabling consumers to use these technologies instead of passwords to start paying for things.
21 Nov, 2016Identity vetting with the mobile
Startup verifies driver liscense forensic features prior to digital credential issuance
Online identity vetting it difficult but some are using mobile devices to scan driver licenses to increase the security of the process. Knowledge-based authentication is what most companies fall back to, but the preponderance of breaches and some people’s lack of credit history makes it far from perfect.
18 Nov, 2016White Paper: PIV-I is the best defense for federal contractors
In 2017, a defense Department mandate will require multi-factor authentication for contractors accessing certain federal systems and data sources. This requirement is likely to spread from Defense to other federal agencies, and some believe that PIV-I is an ideal solution to meet the multi-factor challenge rapidly, cost effectively and securely. Lean more in a free white paper on the the new NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
17 Nov, 2016Matica’s desktop laser engraver, ImageWare unveils biometrics for enterprise
Matica Technologies announced its new standalone laser engraving card printer; ImageWare Systems introduced GoVerifyID Enterprise Suite; MediaConcepts has integrated its mobile application with SALTO; Kantara and the European Association for E-identity and Security executed a Memorandum of Understanding.
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