04 May, 2016IDdriven provides role and zone-based access control
IDdriven is a new ID as a Service offering for any size business that wants to control data access in the work-from-anywhere-on-multiple-devices world. It brings a different approach to role and zone-based access control, ensuring that company accounts remain secure.
03 May, 2016Smart card tech can enhance FIDO authentication standards
A new white paper demonstrates how smart card technology can enhance security for organizations implementing FIDO authentication standards. The FIDO Alliance promotes the use of strong multi-factor authentication in lieu of user names and passwords. With more than 250 members, the alliance crafts specifications for a standardized authentication solution that’s now in use by stakeholders.
29 Apr, 2016Will biometric payments become reality?
Making a payment using a part of your body is no longer science fiction. These are exciting days in the world of biometrics and payments. Visa and MasterCard are both working on specifications that will impact consumers globally.
13 Apr, 2016Carolinas Healthcare reports nearly non-existent failure rate with palm vein scans
It’s been almost a decade since the Carolinas HealthCare System deployed a patient-matching biometric program that uses palm vein scanning and the health care provider has experienced great success with the modality. The health care provider reports a 70% reduction in check-in time, and 99.9% of its patients are correctly matched to their electronic health records.
06 Apr, 2016Capitol Technology University creates laboratory for identity credentialing and access management
The Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) Laboratory will be open soon for students at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Md. The lab is in its final stages of construction and curriculum development.
05 Apr, 2016TeleSign launches behavioral biometrics tech for continuous authentication
TeleSign has launched a new technology that enables web and mobile applications to use behavioral biometrics as an additional layer of security. TeleSign Behavior ID is designed to provide frictionless and continuous user authentication.
21 Mar, 2016Facial recognition coming to the forefront of biometric modalities
After the 2001 terrorist attacks a lot of wild claims were made about facial recognition technology. The modality might finally be living up to the hype. Microsoft has enabled it for access with Hello for Windows 10 users, MasterCard wants to use it to verify payments and other financial institutions are using it to authenticate customers on mobile devices. Still, it’s use spotting suspects in crowds and protecting airports and borders remains the brass ring for security professionals.
16 Mar, 2016Your ear may be the next big thing in biometrics
NEC Corp. has developed a biometric system that measures an individual’s ear canal for identification. The technology uses an earbud to measure individually unique acoustic characteristics and takes about a second.
08 Mar, 2016Episode 156: Authentication a necessity for online cars
Automobile manufacturers are taking advantage of technology more and more to connect card to the Internet but missing from the equation is authentication and security. Paul Madsen with Ping Identity talks with Regarding ID’s Gina Jordan about the risks for drivers – and what automakers and owners can do to ward off these kinds of attacks.
26 Feb, 2016MasterCard and Visa say consumers want more biometric payments
Research from Visa and MasterCard shows that consumers are becoming more comfortable with using biometrics to authorize payments. Both payment companies are working to bring more biometric options to the consumer.
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