28 Jun, 2016Federated identity knocks down silos for clinical drug research
Clinical drug research has been highly compartmentalized but Transcelerate is looking to knock down those silos and make identity easy. The Shared Investigator Platform is using credentials from Exostar that comply with the SAFE-BioPharma digital identity standards.
13 Jun, 2016Survey: IT execs focused on perimeter
IT executives are spending money to secure networks and that focus is on the perimeter — firewalls, etc. What would be more effective is focusing on a multi-layered approach including encryption and multi-factor authentication.
10 Jun, 2016Feds: Smart card usage increasing
PIV smart card usage in the U.S. federal government is growing, according to government officials. Civilian worker PIV usage rose from 42% to 72% as a result of the push to increase usage of smart cards and is now more than 80%.
06 Jun, 2016Ping, Swirlds announce universal logout solution
Single sign-on is just abotu standard for enterprises with a large number of applications. But an overlooked problem for enterprises is making sure employees are logged out of systems. Ping Identity has announced a seed investment in Swirlds to solve the universal logout problem with single sign-on systems.
02 Jun, 2016Ping Identity acquired, DLA taps Thursby
Ping Identity has been acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on software, data and technology-enabled businesses; Thursby Software Systems Inc. announced it is providing software and support for two-factor authentication with Common Access Cards on Apple mobile devices for the Defense Logistics Agency; AMAG Technology has added Stone Lock Global as a certified member of its partner program.
24 May, 2016FIDO Alliance: Government policy should evolve with technology
Authentication is important for governments seeking solutions for improved security, privacy, interoperability, and better customer experiences. The FIDO Alliance has grown since its inception and is now making the push for its specifications to be used by government’s spanning the globe.
20 May, 2016Texas credit union opts for biometric authentication
Sick of dealing with password resets, El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union has turned to biometric authentication for employees at all nine of its branch locations. The institution reports a 70 decrease in help desk calls since deploying the solution.
16 May, 2016Cybersecurity experts consider standards for multi-factor authentication in the retail sector
EMV can help stymie fraud in stores but online it’s a different story. The feds wants standards for multi-factor authentication for e-commerce purchases using existing web analytics and contextual risk calculation.
13 May, 2016Evolis unveils color touchscreens, Voice and face can secure Android apps
Evolis introduced a new touch screen color option for its range of desktop card printers: Primacy, Zenius and Elypso; Sensory announced the release of its face and voice biometric fusion app called AppLock on the Google Play store; DLRS Group and HID Global announced that the new Irish Passport Card has won the Regional Best ID Document of the Year Award 2016 from Reconnaissance International.
22 Apr, 2016Identity and access management still a concern when it comes to breaches
The Cloud Security Alliance released a report looking at identity trends in the enterprise. While weak identity and access management is a concern, enterprises are starting to bolster these systems and administer policies that better protect networks and applications.
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