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BioPassword offers strong authentication for web-based applications with support for Linux
posted on 25/05/2007

More than half of IT decision makers (58 percent) now use open source software for mission-critical applications, according to a recent report from Forrester. As more organisations in financial services, insurance, energy, government, and digital rights management adopt Linux for their environments, BioPassword offers strong authentication for web-based applications while integrating easily into large-scale web environments. BioPassword Inc. has announced BioPassword® Internet Edition 2.1 with support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4. In addition to Citrix and Windows Active Directory, Internet Edition is now compatible with Linux-based platforms to provide an added layer of security to support the growing need for authentication solutions in open source enterprise environments. Internet Edition 2.1 provides easy-to-use and cost-effective multi-factor authentication solution for online users by analysing a combination of standard login credentials (userID and password), keystroke biome... [more]

Sensible Vision and Digi International release USB cameras with facial recognition software
posted on 24/05/2007

Sensible Vision and Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) have announced the integration of Sensible Vision’s FastAccess™ facial recognition software with Digi’s Watchport® high-performance USB cameras. The Watchport/FastAccess bundled solution gives organisations continuous information protection with fast and accurate authentication and eliminates cumbersome passwords and security procedures. Digi’s Watchport commercial-grade USB cameras are suited for kiosks, automated teller machines, ID badging, building security, point-of-sale applications and mobile computing. Features such as low-light sensitivity and a variety of replaceable lenses boost performance and make the cameras easier to integrate into commercial applications. Sensible Vision’s FastAccess is a solution that replaces a user’s password with their face. Using patent-pending biometric facial recognition technology, FastAccess automatically and continuously authenticates user log-in and instantly secures the computer when th... [more]

CellMax Systems to provide voice-based biometric identification and verification technology to Panamanian call center service providers
posted on 17/05/2007

CellMax Systems, Ltd. of Tel Aviv and Multitek Corp., S.A. of Panama City have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a five-year distribution agreement to supply CellMax Systems’ identification and verification technology to the region’s growing call center sector. No value was disclosed. CellMax Systems specializes in highly accurate identification and verification of the human voice for access control. The company’s product suite includes a range of ID management and security applications for the telecom, financial and security markets. In targeting the call center market, the partners intend to provide improved secure voice-based e-commerce transactions over telecommunications networks. In over-network transactions, voice has shown to be the least invasive, most readily available and the only technology that can be applied over phone lines. CellMax Systems’ technology enables higher levels of identification and verification, but keeps costs low by increas... [more]

New operational base for the UK National DNA Database
posted on 11/05/2007

The purpose of the National DNA Database unit, under the direction of the custodian – who is the head of the unit - is to oversee the delivery of national DNA Database services, and to ensure that systems are in place to protect the integrity of the Database. DNA database services are provided under contract by the Forensic Science Service (FSS). The DNA Database Unit has recently become part of the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA), and is responsible for accrediting all of the scientific laboratories that analyse DNA samples for the police and send profiles to the Database. It is also responsible for overseeing the contract for operation and maintenance of the NDNAD. A new operational base for the National DNA Database (NDNAD) custodian unit has been officially opened last week by Joan Ryan MP, Under Secretary of State for nationality, citizenship and immigration. The move will provide more transparency and better quality control by the National Database unit, based o... [more]

New Assa Abloy OMNIKEY smart card reader allows authentication via card, pin and fingerprint
posted on 10/05/2007

Assa Abloy Identification Technologies (ITG)has introduced a new OMNIKEY smart card reader that combines contact smart card technology with fingerprint recognition. The contact based desktop device is especially designed for logical access control systems in high security environments. Using modern stripe sensor technology, the OMNIKEY CardMan 7121 allows threefold authentication via card, pin and fingerprint. It is compatible to a broad range of fingerprint recognition and access control systems and can easily be integrated into existing and new biometric access security solutions. Companies using fingerprint recognition on laptops for example can now ensure the same level of security at their desktop computers. Based on the OMNIKEY CardMan® 3121, the CardMan 7121 enables various configurations of fingerprint and smart card applications. It works with nearly all contact smart cards and related applications. The combination of smart card and biometric authentication increases the se... [more]

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