An interagency subcommittee of the White House's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) issued a draft document recently that lists recommended standards to enable government agencies to easily share biometric data.
Axcess International and Vector Networks recently announced the successful implementation of a RFID solution set to automate a large government agency’s process of tracking thousands of assets while providing real-time reports.
Looking to improve security in important areas, Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan has turned to biometric hand readers to provide protection.
- By Brent Dirks
- Feb 08, 2008
ActivIdentity Corp. recently announced general availability of a new study developed by Datamonitor. The report, "A New Look at the ROI for Enterprise Smart Cards," surveyed more than 200 organizations on the state of passwords in the enterprise and the adoption of smart card identification.
As countless counterfeiting successes have demonstrated, depending on a visual inspection for document verification isn't enough.
- By Rick Outland
- Feb 01, 2008
The United States isn’t the only country that’s cracking down on border security standards.
- By Megan Weadock
- Jan 31, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an increase in the total amount of funding available for REAL ID implementation and an extension in the deadline for FY 2008 REAL ID Demonstration Grant Program applications.
Liberty Alliance, the global identity consortium working to build a more trusted Internet for consumers, governments and businesses worldwide, recently released highlights of SAML 2.0-based digital identity management applications that are delivering real world value to users and organizations around the globe.
A new report to help businesses streamline access to the standards and best practices needed to combat identity theft and bolster fraud prevention will be published Thursday.
Zebra Technologies has announced that its Zebra TLP 3844-Z compact thermal printers will play a critical role in the emergency identification and site access control systems being provided at the 2008 Super Bowl Sunday at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
M2SYS Technology recently announced that LOGICARE Corp, has enhanced its OnRecord healthcare solution for emergency departments and patient educators by integrating M2SYS' Bio-Plugin fingerprint software.
In its final ruling on minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards last week, the Department of Homeland Security left the door open for state officials to decide for themselves if they want to set higher standards for secure REAL ID driver’s licenses and e-government services.
With concern increasing for the nation’s power and water utility providers to improve security across the board, the Eugene Water & Electric Board in Oregon is turning to smart card technology to protect both physical and network assets.
- By Brent Dirks
- Jan 14, 2008
When the Department of State decided to ePassports, it also recognized there was an opportunity to add another layer of security to these credentials, and tapped Entrust Inc. to provide the public key infrastructure (PKI)-enabled digital signatures.
Zebra Technologies recently announced the launch of its Zebra R3i and R4i UHF RFID card printer/encoders, a new RFID product series.
Whether in retrofit or new construction on college campuses, the business case for deploying wireless access control systems in networked openings is compelling. Wireless solutions seamlessly integrate into existing access control panels, eliminating wire between locks and access control panel interfaces and providing a complete solution at each opening. Implementing a wireless solution takes significantly less time than its traditional hardwired counterpart.
- By Beverly Vigue
- Jan 07, 2008
You’ve all seen that guy in the hallway: that unfamiliar face. “He must be the new guy.” “He must be here for a meeting.” “Isn’t he Jane’s husband?” “He probably works for facility management.” In too many cases, employee simply do not know who or why that person is wandering around the premises
One of your best credentials might be located on your right hand, or perhaps the left.
In the United States, people encounter a perpetual tradeoff between freedom and security. The nation depends on a complex system of critical infrastructures to maintain a high quality of life and the freedoms enjoyed every day. New threats to security have these organizations taking a second look at their vulnerabilities, however, scrambling to minimize disruption and to maintain the integrity of their operations. In the past, national security was perceived as the role of government. Today, Department of Homeland Security efforts to protect critical infrastructures from physical attack are a shared responsibility of the public and private sectors, as well as individual citizens.
ImageWare Systems Inc., a developer of identity management solutions, has acquired the assets of Sol Logic Inc., a producer of real-time voice recognition and language translation technology, for $3.2 million.
At the end of each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center(R) reviews identity theft trends and patterns throughout the year.
This new product's purpose is to provide the retail industry a total solution for efficient and secure tracking of high-valued inventories, from the warehouse to the storefront.
bioMETRX's first product, the Master Lock smartTOUCH garage door opener (GDO), has broken the "under $100.00" retail barrier.
"Biometrics is an increasingly important technology area for our customers in intelligence, defense, law enforcement and homeland security," said Bob Eastman, Lockheed Martin Vice President.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, banks, card issuers and retailers, among others, are mindful of the dangers of identity theft and the importance of protecting their customers’ personal financial data. A report coming in January will help businesses and other organizations arm themselves from the theft and fraudulent use of such information.
AT&T Inc. recently announced the availability of interoperable RFID and GPS-based mobile resource management (MRM) solutions for the K-12 education segment.
DVTel Inc. recently announced that Transportes Aguila de Oro uses the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) to provide unified video and access control at it offices and shipping terminals located in Monterey, Santa Rosa and Laredo.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems recently announced the Thailand government will deploy an initial order of 14,000 Aladdin eToken strong authentication devices throughout the country's numerous government departments.
SkyeTek Inc. and Atmel recently announced the availability of the CryptoRF Demonstration Kit, a complete RFID security demonstration featuring SkyeTek's M2 SkyeModule and Atmel's cryptographic RF tag assortment based on the CryptoRF product family.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now collecting additional fingerprints from international visitors arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles).
Fidelica Microsystems Inc., a developer of fingerprint imaging and authentication technology, recently announced the availability of the company's FSC-3012 Biometrically Authenticated Smart Card.
ADT recently introduced technology to improve the economics of in-store, item-level RFID deployments, reducing reader requirements by up to 90 percent and capital costs by up to 60 percent.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the state of Arizona recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance the security of state driver’s licenses.
A combination of external detectors using shared technology from Optex Europe is playing an integral part in preventing the theft of precious and often valuable animals from a zoo in East Sussex in the United Kingdom.
Administrators at Haltom High School in Haltom City, Texas, wanted their school’s ID cards to be useful, but never did they imagine the cards would help thwart a drug dealer. “We have used student and faculty ID cards for the last decade,” said Rick Mauderer, associate principal at Haltom High School and the person responsible for the school’s ID program. “As a high school of more than 2,600 students, there is no way we can know who every student is, especially with substitute teachers in the building.
- By Sharon Steinhoff-Smith
- Dec 04, 2007
When looking for a care provider, parents always want to know that their children will be in a safe and secure environment. And the Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers in Plantation and Pembrook Pines, Fla., have added another level of security by installing Schlage FingerKey DX biometric fingerprint scanners.
- By Brent Dirks
- Nov 30, 2007
EDS recently announced the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded EDS an $11.6 million contract to help the department develop and provide personal identity verification (PIV) card solutions to all VA employees, affiliates and contractors.
A recent report released by the Federal Trade Commission estimates 8.3 million Americans fell victim to identity theft in 2005.
Information technology leaders visiting the Microsoft Partner Solutions Center on Microsoft Corp.’s Redmond, Wash., campus can now experience hands-on live simulation of digital security solutions from Gemalto.