The Social Security Administration was going to require recipients to use text-based passcodes for access to online accounts. But many seniors don’t have text-enable mobile devices making this impossible. So, what is the best multi-factor authentication technology for senior citizens?

You wouldn’t use an old computer or mobile device so why would you decide to use old security technology? You probably wouldn’t but some are still complaining about the possible extinction of text-baed OTP when more secure, easier to use tech is around the corner.

Ping Identity has acquired UnboundID; Monitor Dynamics and Carillon Information Security announced the availability of a FIPS-201 compliant PACs solution; VASCO Data Security unveiled MYDIGIPASS for Healthcare, a solution for health care organizations and vendors of health IT applications.

The latest edition of ForgeRock’s Identity Platform includes new capabilities that enable enterprises to deploy a secure, frictionless experiences. For example, if the laptop switches from a secure company Wi-Fi network to an unsecure network in a coffee shop, re-authentication would be invoked via a required response to a push notification sent to your phone – through a biometric TouchID, a swipe or other action – in order to maintain access to an online service.

A new report states that there is potentials a serious security breach with wearable devices. While the hack is complex, it’s possible to extract PINs from these fitness trackers and smart watches but consumer shouldn’t be too concerned yet.

Every morning I do a quick pat down to check for essentials: Phone? Check. Wallet? Check. Keys? Check. These three belongings are basic representations of my identity and are woven into my daily activities. But what happens when I go through the check-down process and find one of my essential items is missing? I’m overcome with an immediate sense of dread, followed by a tremendous sense of urgency to recover or replace what I lost.

Gemalto has begun rolling out new driver licenses across Maryland; NEC announced a series of trials for cashless payment services using its facial recognition technologies; Entrust Datacard completed integration between the Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credential and the BlackBerry 10 Smart Card Service Framework; SureID Inc. celebrated two-years of PIV-I issuance; Daon launched FIDO Quick Start.

Security architect have a wealth of experience with identity management — but can they take what they have learned with employees and apply it to the burgeoning customer identity market? While some say consumer IAM is different from that used by employees, with some changes it can be adapted to used for customers as well.

Biometric technologies are increasingly being used by financial institutions so customers can easily access account info on mobile devices. While some welcome the change there has been a backlash with some concerned over the possible theft of personal data and what that would mean for customers.

Connect.Gov was supposed to enable citizens to use digital IDs they have for access to government sites. But problems arose and it appears the project is being scrapped. In its place, GSA is planning to build its own platform from scratch.