The Web Authorization Protocol (OAuth) has submitted OAuth 2.0, a framework for using security identity access tokens for native mobile application and API security, to the Internet Engineering Task Force’s (IETF) Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG), reports ZDNet. The IESG put the framework into “In Last Call” status and has opened it up for comment […]
24 Jan, 2012OAuth 2.0 one step closer to IETF standardization
24 Jan, 2012Fastrac RFID installed for convenience at Ontario libraries
Vaughan Public Libraries in Ontario, Ca. are in the final stages of implementing the Fastrac RFID system. The Fastrac RFID will provide greater convenience to patrons, time savings for the staff and additional security for the library itself. Provided by the partnership between VTLS and mk Sorting Systems, the installation will include several self-checkout kiosks, […]
24 Jan, 2012State Department pilots online passport card applications
As part of the U.S. Department of State’s initiative to simplify and streamline customer service interactions and processes, the Office of Passport Services has started a 90-day pilot program for online passport card applications. Adult U.S. citizens living in the United States and Canada who currently hold a valid 10-year U.S. passport book may participate […]
24 Jan, 2012Codebench, Hirsch integrate software
Codebench Inc. and Hirsch Identive announced the integration of Codebench’s PIVCheck Plus software with Hirsch Identive’s Velocity Management Software, which aims to provide federal government and commercial customers with a solution for identity validation, authentication and PACS registration using mobile handheld devices. Pairing PIVCheck with Velocity helps users comply with HSPD-12 and PIV-I requirements by […]
24 Jan, 2012Upgrading existing physical access control to comply with PIV mandates
By Dave Adams, Senior Product Marketing Manager, HID Global Beginning in fiscal year 2012, U.S. government agencies must upgrade their physical and logical access control systems to provide federal employees and contractors with more secure and reliable forms of identification using Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. These credentials must leverage smart card and biometric technology […]
24 Jan, 2012Pethealth launches MiniChip, companion animal RFID technology
Pethealth Inc. announced the roll out of an ISO-standard MiniChip for use with companion animal RFID applications. Approximately one-third the size of a standard microchip – which itself is roughly the size of a grain of rice – the MiniChip is designed to offer a smaller-scale alternative without compromising any of the protective benefits. In […]
24 Jan, 2012GlobalPlatform’s upcoming card training session to focus on mobile
GlobalPlatform announced that it will hold a two-day card specification training session March 1-2 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. Directly preceding CARTES North America 2012 (March 5-7, Las Vegas), the training session will aim to educate CARTES delegates and other participants on the importance of GlobalPlatform Specifications, their capabilities and functionality. This training […]