SAFE BioPharma’s secure signatures to be adopted by more docs in coming year By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor Expect to see an influx of doctors using digital signatures in lieu of cumbersome paper-pen-fax combinations to authorize medical care, services and prescriptions. Using public key infrastructure (PKI) with certificates held on a smart card, USB fob, […]

SafeBoot, a Naples, Fla. (USA) provider of mobile data security and access control solutions, has launched its Certified Token Partner program, which covers a wide variety of complementary authentication technologies, including smart cards and smart card readers, in a variety of forms– PKI-enabled, USB security tokens, challenge/response tokens, middleware, TPM and biometrics. NAPLES, FL –SafeBoot, […]

PRESS RELEASE: Broadcom’s Trusted Authentication Initiative Helps Enable Rapid Growth of Security Technologies in Physical Access, Logical Access and Contactless Payments IRVINE, Calif., June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today introduced the world’s first secure processor with integrated radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, […]

IGEL Technology has released an integrated smart card reader that supports the international PKI solutions offered by AET, NEC, S-Trust, Nexus, GemPlus and Logico. READING, England—IGEL Technology’s built-in smartcard readers now support security solutions from leading international suppliers, such as AET, NEC, S-Trust, Nexus, GemPlus, and Logico. Thereby, IGEL enables its customers to deploy cross […]

A biometric single sign-on solution that uses facial recognition to automate user log-in and provides access to single sign-on applications can replace passwords, proximity card readers, and standard biometric devices. The hands-free solution from HealthCast and Sensible Vision allows healthcare professionals quick access to patient records without requiring user action. HealthCast and Sensible Vision Solution […]

ActivIdentity has launched two new products, including a mini-token, that support OATH’s one-time-password technology. The company’s strong authentication platform is designed to support current and future releases of the OATH HOTP algorithm, and aligns with OATH’s concept of delivering royalty-free open authentication technologies which help resolve security threats such as identity theft, phishing and internal […]

VASCO, producer of user authentication products, has purchased an Austrian company experienced in smart card-based authentication, Logico, whose customers include those in the healthcare, manufacturing industry and government markets. The move will help VASCO expand and strengthen its position in the smart card-enabled password and PKI market. Acquisition Expands and Strengthens VASCO’s Connected Smart Card […]