Contactless 2.0: Latest generation chips are bigger, faster
Biometrics, new apps require more memory and faster data transfer
Dual-interface cards deliver on promise of flexibility
With both contact and contactless on board, the cards are finding favor with a host of global issuers
Episode 154: John McAfee backs authentication key
Evaluating card durability
Industry standard test procedures help issuers achieve the ultimate ’10-year credential'
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
04 Jan, 2017Using FIDO authentication to secure mobile PACS
Gallagher CTO Steve Bell says decision driven by customer CIO needs
Weeks after the release of Gallagher’s new Mobile Connect physical access control offering, SecureIDNews caught up with company CTO Steve Bell to find out why they opted to break new ground and include FIDO, often seen as a digital ID specification, into their new PACS product. Is this the future of mobile access control?
08 Dec, 2016OSDP security standard to replace Wiegand for access control communication
Security industry exec explains OSDP benefits and its role in cross-vendor interoperability
The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a standard that defines a two-way channel between access control readers, components and control panels for secure communication. It replaces the industry’s aging Wiegand communication and opens doors for true interoperability between PACS products from participating vendors. This short piece provides a great primer on the standard and its potential impacts.
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.
10 Nov, 2016HID releases multi-tech secure IDs, Samsung licensing Precise Biometrics software
HID Global announced a secure citizen ID card; Precise Biometrics entered into a commercial software license and distribution agreement with Samsung’s System LSI Business; Evolis will unveil its new solutions for financial and government markets during Trustech-Cartes 2016.
26 Oct, 2016Fall 2016 Regarding ID is online
The Fall 2016 Regarding ID magazine is online and includes stories covering Blockchain and identity; e-gates easing international travel; advanced card materials and desktop issuance and the future of identity within the federal government.
19 Oct, 2016Card printer manufacturer series: Evolis grows rapidly
Printer manufacturer goes from startup to leader in 15 years
Evolis currently ranks as a market leader in terms of card printers sold and boasted sales of more than 75 million euros in 2015. With more than 300 employees and distributors in 140 countries around the globe, Evolis has quickly progressed from a spinoff to a major player.
04 Oct, 2016New spec adds digital visas, stamps to ePassports
ePassports are now the standard rather than the exception. The contactless smart card chip embedded in the documents enable a country to make sure the information on the document matches what’s printed on the data page but soon additional functionality may be added to the chips.
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