Unlock your phone with your ear
Researchers at Yahoo have developed a biometric authentication system that uses the whole touchscreen as the image sensor and verifies biometrics with low-resolution scans.
Do you know who's using your public safety network?
NIST publication explores ID management for users and devices on the nationwide public safety broadband network.
What two-factor authentication could really accomplish in government
An upgrade to a chip-and-PIN cards for Social Security, Medicare and employment verification would enhance personal privacy, secure identities and prevent fraud.
Raising the bar on smartcards for physical access
New guidance from the Smart Card Alliance could speed and standardize procurements of physical access control systems.
Progress toward an identity ecosystem
Identity must be the foundation for future security platforms because traditional network, data and systems protections are of limited use against today's sophisticated cyber criminals.
How the Identity of Things will streamline the citizen experience
The Identity of Things creates a single, consistent, panoramic view of a citizen across every department in an organization, reducing the time to roll out new services from years to weeks.
DARPA to pursue 'revolutionary' privacy tools
DARPA’s Brandeis project aims to develop tools with “revolutionary” impact that could help bridge privacy gaps that hamper collaboration and technology development.
Dell updates cloud tool with security analytics, social ID
Dell unveiled a new version of its Cloud Access Manager, an access management tool that taps a new security analytics engine to streamline access to web applications and OpenID Connect-compliant mobile apps.
5 tools for improved identity management
While agency security challenges continue to unfold, IT managers will have to rely on existing technology solutions to help manage their ongoing and embryonic security threats.
Agencies navigate the identity-based security ecosystem
Identity systems – and the electronic formats for managing them – have become the top priority for safeguarding the government data attackers now target.
Using smartphones for ID authentication
The technology built into most smartphones can provide more sophisticated authentication than a paper drivers’ license or passport.
Michigan builds identity proofing pilot
An automated multi-step identity authentication portal aims to cut down on fraud and waste by confirming the identity of clients at the time they are applying for benefits.
Look for more attacks coming from privileged accounts
A recent survey claims that most, if not all, of the rise in sophisticated, targeted attacks from the outside is due to exploitation of privileged accounts.
Entrust offers agencies smart-card management from the cloud
Entrust Datacard released a console that lets agencies produce a single unified identity credential for each person associated with an agency, delivered as a service.
Dell, CGI tee up cloud-based enterprise services
Dell and CGI announced a joint venture to offer virtual desktop, business analytics and identity management services to government and enterprise customers.
Hawaii wins with gamification of state online services
By applying gaming elements to its websites, Hawaii has boosted citizens’ use of online services by as much as 20 percent.
Passwords vs. biometrics
It’s not a competition, but neither provides completely secure or effective access control on its own. What is needed is an appropriate combination of technologies.
DC tests ID management for first responders
The challenges of controlling physical access in emergencies may be solved by a nationwide network of standard first responder credentials.
Happy birthday HSPD-12; there’s still a long way to go
The presidential directive mandating interoperable smart government ID cards is 10 years old this month, and represents an impressive effort to specify and implement the technology. Now we need to put it to use.
NYC to roll out municipal ID
The ID card will be targeted to those who do not have a driver's license or other official identification and would allow New Yorkers, regardless of citizenship status, to access basic city services, open bank accounts and lease apartments.
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