The Secure ID Coalition released a report “State Secure Identity Practices and Policies” ranking some states on where they fall with security identity practices. State processes have become a foundation of personal identity verification and that’s why it’s important to look at what the local jurisdictions are doing when it comes to identity.

AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the Summer 2015 Regarding ID magazine. Highlights from the issue include: Cybersecurity leaves front gate unguarded, Opportunity and issues surround electric grid security standard, UN biometric system streamlines relief to refugees.

RightPatient and HealthCast Inc. have partnered to combine a biometric patient identification and patient safety platform with a single sign-on solution to secure access to personal health information; Winfrasoft announced the launch of its Remote Desktop Agent that takes advantage of its PINgrid solution to deliver two-factor authentication; GlobalSign announced the launch of an Enterprise Reseller Program to broaden its distribution channels.

Precise Biometrics has won an order for Tactivo from an English National Health Service Foundation Trust; Intercede is teaming up with Citrix to offer Intercede’s Citrix Ready MyID technology to XenMobile customers; The Department of Public Safety’s Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas program will expand its current network of 93 enrollment facilities to include 55 new locations.

LastPass is enabling its users with the Apple watch to have access to their passwords and secure notes through the new device; Encap Security announced support for Samsung’s fingerprint scanner as part the 3.0 version release of its Smarter Authentication platform; Meditab Inc. has chosen Exostar’s ProviderPass to extend delivery of electronic prescription for controlled substances functionality.

The Cromwell Las Vegas decided to use the combination of the LEGIC Connect trusted service, Kaba Mobile Access Solutions and Bluetooth Low Energy for easy access; SAFE-BioPharma Association announced creation of SBP Digital Trust Consulting; GMO GlobalSign is working with AirWatch by VMware; Entrust Datacard announced a new push authentication capability in its Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile platform; Identiv Inc. showcased its Internet of Things security solutions and to preview uTrust Message.

MedImpact, a pharmacy benefit manager, is enabling physicians to use the FIDO Alliance protocol to use biometrics for access to patient prescription records.