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Acceptto Achieves FIDO2 Certification to Help Organizations Move Beyond Passwords
PORTLAND, OR - September 12, 2019 - Acceptto, the leading provider of Continuous Behavioral Authentication, has been certified by the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance for the FIDO2 server protocol. FIDO2 combines the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Authentication specification (WebAuthn) and FIDO Alliance’s corresponding Client-to- Authenticator Protocol (CTAP), to accelerate the industry’s shift away from passwords by allowing common devices to securely and easily authenticate in both mobile and desktop environments. The concurrent integrations announced today by Acceptto reflect the global need to address traditional
Coalition Announces New Incentive for Businesses Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
September 10, 2019 - SAN FRANCISCO--Coalition, the leading cyber insurance company for small and midsize businesses, today announced a new incentive program to reward policyholders who implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA, also commonly known as 2FA) on their business email accounts. Recent reporting shows that enabling MFA can block up to 99.9% of automated cyber attacks, and Coalition is the first cyber insurance provider to further incentivize this essential security practice. With this new offering, if a Coalition policyholder has MFA or 2FA enabled and required on
Iris ID Integrates with LEAF Access Cards and DESFire EV2 Increasing Interoperability for End Users
Cranbury, N.J. USA – Sept. 5, 2019 – Iris ID, a leading global provider of iris recognition technology, today announced its IrisAcess® biometric platform now integrates with LEAF access cards (smart cards) containing MiFare DESFire EV1 and EV2 technologies. Iris ID has joined the LEAF ecosystem, and IrisAccess iCAM 7S series products are now interoperable with all certified LEAF Si and LEAF Cc credentials. The integration enables two-factor authentication for enterprise organizations requiring the highest levels of security. LEAF access cards contain embedded DESFire EV2 chips that
Infineon OPTIGA™ Trust M improves the security and performance of cloud connected devices and services
SINGAPORE, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardware-based trust anchors are key for connected applications and smart services, whether for a robotic arm in the smart factory or automated air conditioning in a private home. The new OPTIGA™ Trust M solution from Infineon helps manufacturers to enhance the security of their devices while at the same time improving overall system performance. The single-chip solution securely stores unique device credentials and enables devices to connect to the cloud up to ten times faster than software-only alternatives. It
Telos ID Certified by FINRA Electronic Fingerprint Services Program
Ashburn, Va. – August 21, 2019 – Telos® Identity Management Solutions, LLC (Telos ID), a leading provider of identity management and access solutions for the world’s most security-conscious agencies and organizations today announced that it has been certified by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a vendor of their Electronic Fingerprint Submission (EFS) program. In compliance with the Security Exchange Act of 1934, “every member of a national securities exchange, broker, dealer, registered transfer agent, registered clearing agency, registered securities information processor, national securities exchange, and
IDEX Biometrics and Feitian to Offer Cost-effective, Supply Chain Solution for Biometric Smart Card Manufacturers
Oslo, Norway, 2019/08/07 - IDEX Biometrics ASA, the leading provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, has signed an agreement with Feitian Technologies Co. LTD (“Feitian”) (ftsafe.com) to supply smart card manufacturers with a complete pre-lam inlay solution based on IDEX’s dual-interface technology and Feitian’s fingerprint card pre-lam inlay technology. The pre-lam inlay is a major structural component within the biometric smart card that includes all of the internal electronics. Feitian is one of China’s largest smart card integrators and in recent years
Coppernic Turns to Integrated Biometrics Five-O for New Device Created to Support UN’s Right-to-Identity Development Goals
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 06, 2019 -- Integrated Biometrics’ compact, high-performance fingerprint sensor, the “Five-O,” has been incorporated into Coppernic’s formidable new multifunction tablet, the ID Platform FAP50. By integrating Five-0, the world’s smallest FBI Certified 4-slap fingerprint sensor, into an Android tablet equipped with a camera and iris reader, Coppernic has created a powerful mobile device perfectly suited to help the United Nations achieve one of its major Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established during the historic 2015 UN Summit. The United Nations says
Ping Identity Launches New Private Cloud Identity Solution for the Enterprise
DENVER — August 5, 2019 — Ping Identity, the leader in Identity Defined Security, today announced the release of PingCloud Private Tenant, a private cloud identity solution for the enterprise. PingCloud Private Tenant provides cloud identity and access management (IAM) by combining highly-configurable capabilities within a dedicated environment. Enterprises can provide authentication for all users with a highly-configurable global authentication authority that includes versatile single sign-on (SSO) and highly-scalable directory services, while also maintaining data and resource isolation. This allows global organizations the ability to automate
IDEX Partners with Silone Cardtech to Accelerate High Volume Production of Biometric Smart Cards
Oslo, Norway, 2019/08/01 - IDEX Biometrics, the leading provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, has entered into partnership with Silone Cardtech (“Silone”), a leading smart card integrator specializing in the development, design, manufacturing and sale of high quality dual-interface smart cards. Silone delivers over 300 million smart cards and inlays around the world each year. Their commitment to the highest standards of card security, production and quality assurance has resulted in certifications by Mastercard, VISA, China Union Pay and JCB. IDEX has
Yubico Launches the World’s First Lightning-Compatible Security Key, the YubiKey 5Ci
PALO ALTO, CA and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – August 20, 2019 – Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the general availability of the YubiKey 5Ci, the world’s first security key designed with both USB-C and Lightning connectors on a single device. This unique dual-connector functionality makes the YubiKey 5Ci the perfect solution for consumers or enterprises looking for strong hardware-backed authentication across iOS, Android, MacOS, or Windows devices. The YubiKey 5Ci is available for purchase today on yubico.com at a retail price of $70
ACS an Exhibitor in IoTE 2019
HONG KONG, 30 July, 2019 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), will be an exhibitor in 2019 the 12th China International Internet of Things Exhibition (IoTE 2019). The event will be held in at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, China, from 31 July to 1 August. ACS will be in Booth 9D218, Hall 9. Visitors are welcome to drop by the ACS
Entrust Datacard Earns Frost & Sullivan North American Product Leadership Award for its IoT Cybersecurity Solution, ioTrust
Santa Clara, CA, United States, 2019/07/25 - Based on its recent analysis of the North American Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Entrust Datacard Corporation with the 2019 North American Product Leadership Award for its ioTrust IoT security solution.The product provides IoT value-chain participants with full control of the security mechanisms in their IoT products, services, and deployments. Entrust Datacard’s ioTrust solution leverages decades of expertise in cryptography, embedded systems, and infrastructures to deliver optimum security for IoT devices, applications,
HID Global Acquires DemoTeller
AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2016 -- HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that it has acquired DemoTeller, a leading provider of instant issuance solutions for the financial market. With this acquisition, HID Global is now able to address the needs of financial institutions and retailers for instant issuance of personalized financial or payment cards, such as a “chip card,” with a fully integrated solution. DemoTeller adds solution, installation and maintenance services to broaden HID Global’s secure issuance business beyond printers
CyberArk Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
CHICAGO – CyberArk Impact Americas Conference–– July 17, 2019 – CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in privileged access security, today fortified its long-standing relationship with Microsoft by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association to help customers secure infrastructure against privilege-related attacks. This marks the latest milestone in CyberArk’s strategic engagement with Microsoft. As the first privileged access security vendor in the Association, CyberArk will collaborate with Microsoft to deliver joint customers greater flexibility and efficiency for securing privileged credentials in the cloud and reducing privilege-related risk. These integrations enable CyberArk
Symantec Introduces the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Cloud Access Security Solution
07/16/2019 - MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Symantec Corp., the world’s leading cyber security company, today announced its new cloud access security solution to help secure cloud and internet access and use in an enterprise environment. These enhancements and integrations across Symantec’s network security portfolio further position Symantec as the only security provider to offer an integrated cloud-delivered solution that lessens operational costs and complexity, while lowering operational risk. In today’s business environment, there is a tremendous volume of enterprise network traffic directed to the
Corvus Releases Tetrad ID Sleeve: Multi-Modal Biometric Device with Integrated 10-Print Mobile Fingerprint Scanner
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 11, 2019 -- Integrated Biometrics (“IB”), designer and manufacturer of high performance mobile biometric fingerprint sensors, announced today that Corvus Integration has made the Integrated Biometrics Five-O ten-print fingerprint scanner part of their latest device, the Tetrad ID Sleeve handheld multi-modal biometric identity and networking solution. IB’s Five-O is the world’s first FBI-certified FAP-50 fingerprint scanner and has rapidly gained popularity as the only truly mobile 10-print scanner. At only 4.5” x 3.25” and 3/4” thick, the Five-O packs mobile