Authentication platform provider PortalGuard and secure login technology provider Yubico have partnered for a two-factor authentication product. PortalGuard has added Yubico’s YubiKey, a driverless USB token, to add a OTP to the login process for its clients. The two-factor authentication functions during login and password resets to prevent unauthorized access to both cloud-based and on-premise […]

VASCO Data Security International Inc. has started leveraging Belgium’s eID for its MYDIGIPASS.COM platform. It’s also partnered with Belgian bank Belfius to enable eID usage on its online banking app. Belgians with eIDs and a DIGIPASS 810 eID reader will now be able to authenticate themselves on web sites secured by MYDIGIPASS.COM. They will also […]

TREND #1: Users are seeking a more “frictionless” security experience, with solutions that are built on open standards to ensure interoperability, adaptability and credential portability to mobile devices. The term “frictionless” is used to describe security solutions that don’t slow users down. Rather than make users carry separate cards, keys and tokens, the coming generation […]

California-based MY TrueCloud has released Invisible Cloud-Token, a tokenless way to deliver two-factor authentication via the cloud. MY TrueCloud uses proprietary algorithms to create one time passwords that a system uses automatically without an end-user seeing them. This web-based two-factor authentication method uses an existing VPN or MY TrueCloud’s SSL/VPN that optimizes the tokenless system. […]

PhoneFactor Inc., a multi-factor authentication provider acquired by Microsoft, announced the availability of an authentication app for Windows Phone. The PhoneFactor App for Windows Phone extends the PhoneFactor platform to include another option for strong authentication access to both on-premises and cloud applications using the phone a person already carries. It works by prompting the […]

MasterCard and Absa have unveiled Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APME) with an interactive debit and credit card with MasterCard PayPass technology to enable quick, contactless payments. The Absa MasterCard Titanium card combines a built-in LCD display and a touch sensitive button for enhance control and security. The all-in-one payment card combines MasterCard technologies, […]

MasterCard is preparing to launch a next-generation of credit card that will feature an LCD display and built-in keyboard. According to an ITProPortal.com report, the new card will be unveiled in Singapore this coming January, with plans for global rollout set for later in 2013. Accompanying MasterCard on the endeavor is Standard Chartered’s Asian branch […]

Gemalto showcased its extended range of Ezio tokens for eBanking authentication and transaction signing at Cartes 2012. The Ezio token portfolio, recently reinforced with the new Ezio Pico, combines security with convenience to support the need for instant and easy access to online banking services. Used in conjunction with the Ezio Library software development kit, […]

Tulsa, Okla.-based F&M Bank & Trust (F&M) implemented Online Banking Solutions (OBS) M-Secure Online Banking Services. The M-Secure services will provide multiple layers of security for F&M’s online banking services. The security package includes M-Secure Browser for malware protection, FFIEC-compliant integrated multi-factor authentication services and M-WASP, a Web application security platform to protect against server-side […]

Finalists have been announced for the 2012 SESAMES Awards, with some 36 finalists narrowed down from the 475 submissions. The SESAMES Awards reward the most innovative professionals in the fields of smart cards, digital security, identification, secure transactions and contactless technologies. Competing companies range from start-ups to SME’s to the largest multi-nationals. Winners chosen will […]