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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

HID Global has extended its HID goID Gateway to enable governments to offer mobile identities to citizens via a cloud service or as a new, in-country offering. It allows provisioning of fully encrypted mobile IDs from a central issuance system to citizens’ smartphones. “We are delighted to announce the expanded capabilities of our market-leading goID […]