A new law in Washington state -- the first of its kind in the U.S.-- makes it a Class C felony to intentionally scan another person's identification remotely without his or her knowledge and consent, for the purpose of fraud, identity theft or some other illegal purpose.
ActivIdentity Corp. recently announced that Deloitte Ireland is facilitating secure remote and office-based access through the use of a strong certificate-based, two-factor authentication solution.
If you don’t think the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, continues to have strong repercussions throughout the world, then you haven’t traveled much in the last six years. Security is still the word du jour—perhaps even more so as time goes on. Transportation venues continue to protect themselves from terrorist threats.
- By Jeffrey Lynn
- Mar 18, 2008
Construction sites are fiercely regulated environments in the United Kingdom, under a program called the Construction Skills Certification Scheme. At these sites, CSCS accreditation is tied to employee biometric details. At many construction sites, only workers with a CSCS card can be employed. The Olympic venues in London fall into this group.
- By Jon Mooney
- Mar 18, 2008
It’s some of the worst nightmares for the parents of a newborn -- their child being abducted or switched during the hospital stay. But thanks to a RFID solution from Xmark, parents are resting just a little easier.
- By Brent Dirks
- Mar 14, 2008
M2SYS, a biometric technology research and development firm, recently released Bio-AI. The artificial intelligence enhancement uses a unique "dynamic profiling" technique to learn about a person's fingerprints over time.
Although integrated smart cards and biometrics technology is only at an early growth phase, the stage is being set for its exceptional growth. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan APAC Integrated Smart Cards and Biometrics Markets, finds that the market earned $249.1 million in 2007 and is expected to reach $822.2 million by 2013.
Building security has moved beyond locks and dependable security guards. Today’s threats require sophisticated security. The next generation of access control will converge physical and network security into one manageable entity.
- By Ken Hertzler
- Mar 03, 2008
We’re moving. That’s right, the offices of Security Products magazine and several other company publications are moving from their current location just down the street. Our new offices are much nicer, they seem to fit the staff better and, best of all, we’ll be using multiple security measures to keep us safe.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2008
Mention border security, and you might imagine the intersection of two countries, or perhaps the border separating government facilities from private land. But border security also can be defined as perimeter security, which expands the concept to encompass walls, fences, roads and other perimeters around businesses, schools, prisons, utilities, research facilities, and other properties and buildings.
- By John Monti
- Mar 01, 2008
They may not be as cutting edge as video analytics and other new security breakthroughs— but every building has them.
- By Shawn Mahoney
- Feb 29, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently that it will further advance the department’s Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) goals by awarding contracts to three companies.
The 2008 Identity Fraud Survey Report -- recently released by Javelin Strategy & Research -- confirms that identity fraud is declining in most parts of the United States, and that fraudsters are turning to unexpected channels to commit fraud.
The Smart Card Alliance is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Smart Card Achievement (OSCA) awards, recognizing those who have significantly impacted and influenced the market for smart cards in North America.
The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach installs comprehensive access control system for key management from Morse Watchmans.
HID Global recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).
- By Bill Savage
- Feb 14, 2008
The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently awarded Lockheed Martin a 10-year, $1 billion contract to develop and maintain the Bureau's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a multi-modal, state-of-the-art biometrics system for use by state, local and federal authorities.
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.