Access Control


Report: Identity Fraud Declining In Most Parts Of United States

February 25, 2008

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.


Alliance Accepting Nominations For Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards

February 22, 2008

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.


HID Global, ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies Merge

February 21, 2008

HID Global recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).


Florida Resort Uses Access Control System For Key Management

February 21, 2008

Florida Resort Uses Access Control System For Key Management

The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach installs comprehensive access control system for key management from Morse Watchmans.


Ask the Expert

By Bill Savage · February 2008


FBI’s Next Generation Biometric System To Be Developed By Lockheed Martin

February 13, 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.


Proposed Standards Will Allow Government Agencies To Share Biometric Data

February 12, 2008

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.


Michigan Community College Uses Biometrics To Protect Critical Areas

By Brent Dirks · February 8, 2008

Looking to improve security in important areas, Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan has turned to biometric hand readers to provide protection.


Government Agency Uses RFID Solution To Track Assets

February 8, 2008

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.


Study: 61 Percent Of Businesses Have Experienced Problems With Passwords Being Shared, Borrowed Or Stolen

February 5, 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.


New Products

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Telephone entry
s67cov03 Model EL2000, with simplified installation and easier programming, is the latest addition to the Chamberlain® Elite® telephone entry and access control line. Engineered for gated communities, EL2000 is adaptable for use in apartment buildings, condos and commercial applications. EL2000 can accept up to 2,000 flexible codes that can be programmed as directory or access codes and features digital audio technology, sharp backlit screen and corrosion-resistant aluminum housing in three colors—black, nickel and gray.

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Access Control Panel

Honeywell’s NetAXS access control panel is a four-door programmable panel offering a hybrid Web- or PC-based system, giving users an easy-to-install solution for a new access control system or updates to an existing one. Using a built-in Web server, the system can be accessed anywhere Internet is available. The Web browser allows a user to manage the system, run reports, monitor events and alarms, and add and remove users.

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Biometric Verification System

Shimon Systems’ Bio-NetGuard™ Wi-Fi security solution uses fingerprint verification technology to authenticate the user. The solution prevents client association with Wi-Fi access points that are not WPA/WPA 2.0 configured or authorized by the administrator. The plug-and-play unit can connect to either a Wi-Fi access point or LAN router. Each unit is capable of securing multiple Wi-Fi access points connected to the same router, allowing authenticated users to freely and seamlessly roam between access points without having to re-authenticate.

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Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

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