In this contributed editorial, Janice Kephart, partner with IDSP and former member of the 911 Commission, outlines her thoughts on the current national debate over the recently-proposed travel restrictions. The focus, she says, should be on strengthening vetting processes for all incoming travelers and increasing use of biometrics …

Today there are more than two million apps in Apple’s App Store, which is why the phrase, “there’s an app for that” is so common. In fact, some people don’t even carry a physical wallet at all times since “digital wallets” are such popular features on smartphones. Needless to say, there is an app for just about everything. Everything except for digital identity.

Modern video surveillance systems are not just improving security and capturing incidents for law enforcement use. Today they are also enabling organizations to better serve customers and make actionable decisions that improve operations and streamline costs. This dual use of video surveillance technology is helping expand funding for these powerful systems.

Federated identity allows credentials to be shared across domains, services or relying parties. It enables people to conduct transactions securely and effortlessly while ensuring destination services don’t receive information that users have not consented to share. The same model that enables payment card systems to share …

Why is polycarbonate, or PC, becoming the advanced card material of choice for many high security issuers and government ID programs? Likely because it blends unique features, multiple layer construction and laser engraving for personalization making it a durable and counterfeit-resistant choice for physical identification cards.

The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a standard that defines a two-way channel between access control readers, components and control panels for secure communication. It replaces the industry’s aging Wiegand communication and opens doors for true interoperability between PACS products from participating vendors. This short piece provides a great primer on the standard and its potential impacts.

When selecting a customer identity and access management solution (CIAM), organizations should look for a vendor that respects an individual’s right to data privacy and incorporates sound data collection and management including scoped access, transparency and privacy by design.

It’s easy to see why and how we should protect our physical belongings – closing windows and double locking doors before we leave the house, keeping valuables tucked into zipped bags in busy crowds – but protecting ourselves against online fraud can feel a little less tangible.

With more than half of all computer data now held in the cloud, best practices for cloud security are imperative. Choosing the right secure cloud provider requires consideration of regional availability, backup procedures, key management procedures, physical security and more. But it’s just as important to make sure your company has its own reliable and repeatable security practices and controls.

Digital identity isn’t just about passwords or biometrics, enterprises need to have a multi-layered approach to secure employee and consumer systems, otherwise it can be costly. Fraudulent payments cost UK industry £755m last year – and the trend is rising.