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14 Dec, 2018UK post-Brexit digital ID program hampered by bugs
As the Brexit debate rages, UK officials are testing a digital ID app meant to make it easy for EU citizens to continue to live in that country. But bugs have popped up and Apple has, so far, declined to open its NFC chip to outside development.
04 Dec, 2018Mastercard and Microsoft digital ID offering in the works
A new Mastercard and Microsoft digital ID collaboration hopes to improve the way people authenticate identity for both online and physical transactions. The goal is to decentralize the management of identities. Instead of hundreds of identity providers managing individual databases of users, a federated identity system would enable people to verify their digital identity with […]
29 Nov, 2018New handset-based secure credentials for network access from HID Global
HID Global launched its new Crescendo Mobile product to increase security for individuals accessing both local and cloud applications. It is, in essence, a virtual version of the Crescendo smart card that is stored on a mobile device. It shares digital certificates and required authentication data via an NFC or Bluetooth connection. Many organizations are […]
26 Nov, 2018Swiss Federal Railway tests blockchain Identity system for rail workers
The Swiss Federal Railway implemented a blockchain identity system that let railway track repair workers verify their credentials via certificates held on mobile devices. Train accidents are often linked back to improper track maintenance, and the Swiss government has developed regulations requiring recording of who worked on tracks and if they were certified to do […]
16 Nov, 2018New webinar explores mobile identity apps in health, banking and transit industries
A recent webinar hosted by the Secure Technology Alliance Identity Council focused on use cases for a mobile identity credential in health care, banking and transit industries. The three industries have unique identity issues that mobile devices can help to solve from both usability and security perspectives. Speakers include: Jeffrey Fountaine, Ingenico Group; Judy Keator, […]
29 Oct, 2018BankID and itsme embody bank-driven digital ID schemes
Banks can capitalize on digital ID schemes – like Norway’s BankID or Belgium’s itsme – by first proving they can solve a compelling problem like addressing money laundering, Know Your Customer regulations or remote account enrollment. So says Howard Berg, MD Gemalto UK, in a recent International Banker article. Once the financial institution has ‘eaten […]
24 Oct, 2018Gemalto eSIM hits milestone reaching 100 deployments worldwide
The most prolific in the market, the Gemalto eSIM, has been deployed worldwide by mobile operators and OEMs. Many high-end modern phones and devices rely on eSIMs rather than tradition SIM cards to secure data and connectivity. With this 100-deployment milestone, Gemalto’s goal of “eSIM around the world” is becoming a reality. Millions of consumers […]
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