Identity Management / Biometrics


Saudi Arabia Expands National ID Card Program

September 5, 2008

LaserCard Corp., a provider of secure ID solutions, recently announced a follow-on purchase order valued at $2.8 million to supply secure identity cards for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national ID card program.


Mobile Biometric Device Designed To Assist Law Enforcement

September 5, 2008

Sagem Morpho Inc. introduced its third generation Morpho RapID handheld biometric device at the 2008 International Association for Identification (IAI) Conference.


Report: Financial, Healthcare Sectors Will Help Drive Use Of Biometrics

September 3, 2008

Report: Financial, Healthcare Sectors Will Help Drive Use Of Biometrics

In the past few years, biometrics have developed from a new technology used in a narrow band of closed-environment applications to a useful, practical, fit-for-purpose tool used across a range of industries and in a wide variety of applications.


A Perfect Match

By Damon Dageenakis · September 2008

Consider multiple options for deployment of biometric authentication

A Perfect Match

As more organizations implement biometrics, it is not uncommon to see an iris reader used to control access to an IT server room, a fingerprint sensor integrated into a laptop computer for desktop logon or a facial recognition system used to clock in on a factory floor. Although these are excellent examples of the use of biometrics, for many organizations the question remains, “Should we be using a biometric, and if so, what type?”


UAE Begins Initial Phase Of Largest-Ever Facial Recognition Technology Rollout

August 18, 2008

UAE Begins Initial Phase Of Largest-Ever Facial Recognition Technology Rollout

CryptoMetrics Inc., a provider of critical infrastructure and key asset protection systems, announced recently a contract with the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deploy a state-of-the-art, face recognition-based wanted person detection system at Abu Dhabi International Airport.


DHS Awards Extension Of US-VISIT Contract

August 18, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has notified Accenture of its intent to continue the contract under which the company acts as prime integrator for the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program.


Sagem Morpho, BIO-key Announce Biometric Partnership Agreement

August 11, 2008

Sagem Morpho Inc. and BIO-key International Inc. recently announced a technology partnership that combines the strengths of both companies to create high-performance biometric matching technology.


Analysis: Technological Innovations, Government Regulations Drive Use Of Biometrics In Border Control Applications

August 5, 2008

The increased stringency clamped down on fraudulent activities and illegal immigration post 9/11 has greatly increased biometrics’ usage in border control applications. The convenience and user friendliness of biometric solutions such as e-passports have made biometrics the security solution of choice to monitor cross-border activities.


Lending a Hand

By Joel Hagberg · August 2008

Palm reading, one of the most accurate forms of biometric identification, isn't just for psychics

Lending a Hand

It’s been clear for a long time now that user names and passwords are simply not enough to ensure secure authentication in enterprise applications.


Sagem Morpho Introduces TWIC-Compliant Smart Card Access Device With Biometrics

July 31, 2008

Sagem Morpho Inc. recently introduced the MorphoAccess 521 TWIC compliant biometric reader, the first smart card access device to meet Transportation Security Administration implementation requirements for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.


New Products

Access Control

Identity and Access Management

Uniloc's StrongPoint™ is a device-based identity and access management appliance designed for infrastructure security. The appliance uses fingerprinting to ensure secure private networks between a StrongPoint server at the Network Operating Center and StrongPoint appliances located at field controls. The product provides protection against unauthorized insider and cyber-security threats for SCADA networks. A hacker must be on an authorized PC to impersonate an authorized user. The device also provides notification and location of unauthorized VPN connection attempts.

Access Control

Biometric Access Control

The LX007 series from RF Logics is available in 125 KHz or 13.56 MHz modes offering a built-in controller with an emphasis on a robust TCP/IP communication support for door access control and time and attendance. The user-friendly device allows registration of up to 4,000 fingerprint users and can store up to 10,000 IDs and 20,000 events. Isolated I/O definitions enable fully customizable features such as handicapped access and two-man role. The intuitive wizard-driven Time Pro software is integrated with Web browser connectivity for streamlined system management.

ID Cards: Printers

Card Printer

The NiSCA PR-C101 card printer features a lightweight construction and small footprint. The card exit location can be switched from front to back. The rotating LCD panel provides easy-to-read printer status messages and diagnostic prompts. The all-in-one removable ribbon cartridge with cleaning roller makes cleaning the printer virtually maintenance-free.

ID Insurance

Crossing the Chasm: Deterrence to Defeat

In this age of widespread easy access to personal information, identity theft has become the fastest growing and most lucrative crime in America.

Info. Security

Leaving Your Mark

Today’s mobile professionals carry more sensitive information than ever before. A single laptop can contain information that can be valued in the millions, if not billions, of dollars.

New Webinar

UHF Gen 2 RFID Expands Possibilities

When you think about security access and tracking solutions, now you can start thinking differently.

Poll

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