Identity Management / Biometrics


Survey: Tax Filers Unaware Of Risk From Digital Photocopiers

April 15, 2008

As Americans do their taxes, a majority are unaware that they may be putting personal and financial information required on tax returns in jeopardy.


HID Global Launches IT Channel Program

April 14, 2008

HID Global recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.


A Practical Approach to Managing Phishing: Paypal

April 11, 2008

Surely only a few individuals, who have been living a life of seclusion on the French Riviera for the last few years, won’t know what the crime of “phishing” is. At least that’s what we tend to think in the security industry. Yet, according to Gartner estimates, 3.3% of the 124 million consumers who received phishing email last year were victimized and lost money because of the attacks.


Face Recognition Technology Provides Access Control For Singapore Dormitory

April 1, 2008

XID Technologies recently announced that MultiHub, a dormitory management company that runs the day to day operations of the Soon Lee Dormitory in Singapore, has selected XID's face recognition system to provide access control to the dormitory. In Singapore, dormitories are often used to house foreign workers working on construction sites.


Guarding the Games

By Jon Mooney · March 2008

Biometrics already lending a hand for 2012 London Olympics

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.


RFID Solution Protects Newborns During Hospital Stay

By Brent Dirks · March 14, 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.


Solution Helps Reduce Fingerprint Software False Reject Rates

March 11, 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.


Analysis: Integrated Smart Card, Biometric Technology Market Expected To Soar

March 10, 2008

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.


Survey: Workers Overwhelmed With Passwords

March 6, 2008

Siber Systems Inc. recently announced the results of a poll on password use involving more than 600 U.S. IT professionals. The survey, administered through business data company eMedia, found that U.S. workers, managers and IT staffs alike are increasingly confronted with difficulties arising from computer passwords.


Survey: Majority Of Government IT Professionals Believe Identity Management Importance Will Increase

March 5, 2008

Quest Software Inc. recently announced the results of its Identity Management Government Survey of federal, state, local and municipal government IT professionals.


New Products

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 Cards: Printers

Card Printer

The Zebra P110m monochrome card printer offers comprehensive printer status and diagnostic messaging via a built-in LCD screen. The single-sided thermal printer is USB ready, easy to use, durable and compact. Features include magnetic-stripe encoding, a Load-N-Go ribbon cartridge with integrated cleaning roller and Ethernet connectivity. A translucent card cover allows users to see when the card supply is running low.

New Video

Safe and Secure TV

Click here to view the latest collaboration between Security Products and the Safe and Secure TV Channel.

Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

Poll

With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?