Investcorp Technology Partners has agreed to purchase an equity stake in CSIdentity, an identity theft and fraud protection service based out of Austin, Texas. Ivestcorp’s Fund III has invested $35 million in the company which services the U.S. with identity and theft software solutions and datasets. With identity theft a fast growing crime, the market […]

VASCO Data Security announced new service learning programs now available with its Security Experts Academy & eLearning (SEAL) software. In addition to now offering IDENTIKEY Server 3.1 e-learning, Vasco has expanded its training capacity with new VASCO Authorized Training Centers (VATC) in the UK and Middle East. IDENTIKEY, a comprehensive authentication server for network and […]

Swedish banks First Card and SEB, have shown an interest in security solutions from Todos AB. First Card has ordered 30,000 Todos C200 card readers for its corporate customers, while SEB placed an order of 10,000 for its clients. This influx of orders shows that corporate credit cards have become vulnerable to fraud, identity theft, […]

Finally a more decadent use for smart card technology. Never mind securing your identity or customizing your biometric signature, the Hershey’s smart card enables you to create and track your customized candy bar, according to a report in Lancasteronline.com. As part of their “Create Your Own Candy Bar” campaign, Hershey’s has incorporated the use of […]

Arcot, a leader in fraud prevention technology, announced an EMV authentication solution for MasterCard holders. ArcotOTP is a mobile application designed to lower the cost of providing EMV authentication and provides increased convenience for cardholders on the go. ArcotOTP uses the Chip Authentication Program in its application which enables cardholders to authenticate themselves using existing […]

Maryland’s government unveiled a new set of policies for the state’s cybersecurity industry, according to a news report on NewsChannel8.com. The plan would begin with the creation of a national center for excellence in cybersecurity including an incubator, laboratory testing facilities and a council to advise the government and state leadership. Maryland is home to […]

MXI Security introduces the Stealth MXP Bio encrypted USB drive, its latest development of portable security solutions. Featuring both biometric and advanced password technology, the MXP Bio provides one, two or three-factor authentication. The device combines the storage capacity of a standard USB with secure identity features such as digital signatures and on-board key generation. […]

VASCO Data Security expanded its DIGIPASS Pack with a new IDENTIKEY based version. The new packs feature software with DIGIPASS GO6 authenticators, a total solution that can address the security needs of small enterprises. DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication provides customers with an extra security layer for corporate networks and data in mission-critical applications. By […]

Won J. Jun, an expert in smart card systems and Identity and access management, has joined ID Technology Partners. Jun’s record includes working on government and commercial contracts including federal, state, military, telecommunications, energy, transit and financial sector projects. ID Technology Partners is a consulting firm with a focus on the secure authentication industry. Jun […]

Anakam Inc. has been chosen to provide the Equifax I-Card with its Anakam.TFA Two Factor Authentication service. This service will make the Equifax I-Card the first of its kind to contain Level 3 authentication security, as states by the White House Office of Management and Budget. Anakam’s two-factor authentication uses different channels to offer a […]