Gallagher is in the process of installing its Personal Identity Verification solution at two undisclosed federal agencies inside the World Trade Center. The agencies will be using PKI-based authentication.

Tascent closes $18.5 million in funding; Entrust Datacard releases updated credential software; Gemalto releases cloud-based encryption application; HID offers long-range UHF option for parking garages; Galaxy Control Systems earns FIPS 201 certification; MorphoTrust achieves ISO certification for card production.

World leaders in the identity management industry will be in Washington D.C. September 28 and 29 for the 7th edition of the eID Conference. Some 300 delegates are expected for panel discussions and keynotes speeches about the global eID infrastructure, driver license technology and the digitalization of citizen ID documents.

The idea behind PIV credentials was simple. Sadly, getting federal agencies to use the credentials has been anything but simple. The U.S. Office of Professional Management breach brought about a cyber sprint which focused on getting agencies to actually use the credentials they’ve been carrying for thew past few years.

HID and Microsoft talk about “tapping” for access to cloud apps, Zvetco unveils fingerprint biometric safe, TeleSign launches unified API for two-factor authentication, LEGIC adds Bodet to ID network.

As TSA PreCheck opens enrollment at H&R Block locations, could this be a sign of third-parties enrolling other for strong digital identities? Sources say the U.S. Post Office is considering some type of strong authentication issuance to consumers but details have yet to emerge.

Hotels chains are exploring the use of NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy for guest access. Using these different technologies can offer hoteliers different benefits, including additional security, multi-application support and form-factor independence.