The idea of using a single credential for both physical and logical access is an idea as old as smart cards. It makes sense, the card used to open the door in the morning should be the same one used to access a computer, secure networks and authenticate to applications. But this concept of identity convergence has seen only modest acceptance outside of the federal government with its deployment of PIV credentials.

Identiv PACs reader GSA approved; HID unveils PIN token; SALTO and Zaplox partner for hotel BLE deployments; WorldSpace adds PIV authentication; DOD orders more smart card readers.

The second installment of the re:ID eID series highlights Asia. The countries with the most significant influences in the region are those with the largest populations, China and India. The growth of eID issuance in Asia will greatly hinge upon how these countries have and will decide to implement and issue credentials to their citizens.

Gemalto announced the SafeNet Luna SA 6, a hardware security module built for service providers to offer crypto processing, key management and key storage in the cloud; Carillon Information Security Inc. announced that it now provides validation services for companies and government agencies looking for X.509 certificate path discovery and validation solutions; MorphoTrak announced that Teresa Wu has joined the company as director of Strategic Marketing and Government Relations; LEGIC announced that Cardag Deutschland GmbH would be a partner to its ID Network.

Evgeny Chereshnev, the global head of social media for IT security company Kaspersky Lab, was trying to figure out how individual’s can have better control over their personal information and decided on an experiment. It started with him implanting an NFC chip in his hand and trading in his work badge and he’s hoping it will to continue with more applications. Chereshnev spoke with Re:ID’s Gina Jordan about the experiment.

The Cromwell is a boutique hotel owned by one the legacy players on the Las Vegas Strip. The Caesars’ property wants to appeal to the tech-savvy guest and offer a personalized and convenient experience featuring Bluetooth for access to rooms.

AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the Summer 2015 Regarding ID magazine. Highlights from the issue include: Cybersecurity leaves front gate unguarded, Opportunity and issues surround electric grid security standard, UN biometric system streamlines relief to refugees.