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The PKI Authentication System With the Integration of Biometric Identification and Nonsymmetric Key Technology

To deal with the threats to the PKI authentication system from the internet and the real world, based on the analysis of biometric identification and nonsymmetric key technology, this paper presented a new PKI authentication system through the integration of Biometric identification and non-symmetric key technology, which assembled their advantages...

Tags: Biometric Identification, Integration, Academy Publisher, PKI, Biometrics, Authentication/Encryption, Digital Security, Network Security, Security, Networking

White papers 2009-05-24

Analysis - Biometrics: Digital Identity

IBS has covered the progress of biometric technology in the banking sector twice before, and on both occasions the bank installing biometric technology was in the Middle East. Cairo Amman Bank was the first in the world to adopt an iris biometric identification management system from Irisguard (IBS, July/August 2008),...

Tags: Middle East, Biometric Identification, Analysis, Digital Identity, IBS Publishing, IBS, Biometrics, Banking, Security, Financial Services

White papers 2009-02-01

British police can now hack citizens' PCs

Seems like Britain's Home Office is channeling Dick Cheney. Last week I wrote that the U.K. is going forward with a plan to build a massive database of every phone call, email and chat conversation in the country. Supposedly they're going to datamine this stuff to find terrorists. ...

Tags: PC, Britain, Biometric Identification, Computer, E-mail, Productivity, Biometrics, Online Communications, Security, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2009-01-04

Online Testing Service Adds Biometric Identification

KRYTERION's core testing technology, Webassessor, delivers tests to candidates in the field for certification, accreditation, or licensing. Webassessor is back-ended with the open-sourced Tomcat J2EE application server and MySQL. For the next-generation release of Webassessor, KRYTERION looked for the best-of-breed biometric authentication system in order to help validate the identification...

Tags: Java, Biometric Authentication, Biometric Identification, JNBridge, Testing Service, KRYTERION, Webassessor, Biometrics, Application Servers, .Net, Middleware, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Case studies 2008-04-24

Cross Match Technologies, Inc. Uses Effective Documentation to Improve Business Processes

Cross Match Technologies, Inc. is a leading global supplier of high-quality, interoperable, biometric identity technologies. The company wanted to ensure user acceptance of new Enterprise Resource Planning ERP applications through turn-key documentation. The challenge was to improve documentation of business processes to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements, such as Sarbanes-Oxley...

Tags: Business Process, Oracle Corp., Documentation, Biometric Identification, Biometrics, Operational Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Security, Business Operations, Software

Case studies 2007-10-01

SPR337 USB Finger Print Reader 1.16.00.01 (Windows)

SPR337 USB Finger Print Reader: The SPR337 combines a high performance biometric identification solution with smart card security using SCM Microsystem's STC II micro controller. Designed with customization in mind, this reader can use many of the leading fingerprint sensors available, as well as meeting customer casing, logo, and color...

Tags: SCM Microsystems Inc., High-performance, Microsoft Windows, Biometric Identification, USB, Biometrics, Leadership, Security, Management

Software downloads 2004-08-11

SPR337 USB Smart Card Reader 1.16.00.01 (Windows)

SPR337 USB Smart Card Reader: The SPR337 combines a high performance biometric identification solution with smart card security using SCM Microsystem's STC II micro controller. Designed with customization in mind, this reader can use many of the leading fingerprint sensors available, as well as meeting customer casing, logo, and color...

Tags: SCM Microsystems Inc., High-performance, Microsoft Windows, Biometric Identification, USB, Biometrics, Leadership, Security, Management

Software downloads 2004-08-11

SCR222 Fingerprint Reader 1.9.0.1 (Windows)

SCR222 Fingerprint Reader offers a high performance biometric identification solution for laptop security needs. Using the AuthenTec AES4000™ fingerprint sensor, this reader provides superior image quality with TruePrint™ technology allowing the reader to obtain an accurate fingerprint image when others would fail.

Tags: SCM Microsystems Inc., High-performance, Microsoft Windows, Fingerprint Reader, Biometric Identification, SCR222 Fingerprint Reader, Biometrics, Leadership, Security, Management

Software downloads 2004-06-16

MacOSX.com Whitepaper: Biometrics

Biometric identification refers to identifying an individual based on his/her distinguishing physiological and/or behavioural characteristics. As these characteristics are distinctive to each and every person, biometric identification is more reliable and capable than the traditional token based and knowledge based technologies differentiating between an authorized and a fraudulent person. This...

Tags: Biometric Identification, Biometrics, Security

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Cross Match Technologies Positions for the Future With Safe, Scalable Technology Infrastructure

Cross Match Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of high-quality interoperable biometric identity applications and solutions. The company wanted to build a safe, scalable technology and applications infrastructure to support plans for taking the company public. The challenge was to establish processes and system capabilities to support business growth...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Biometric Identification, Workforce, Biometrics, Recruitment & Selection, Workforce Management, Hardware Upgrade, Payroll Solutions, Security, Human Resources, Hardware

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Safran (MorphoTrak, Inc.) Improves Performance 200% to 300% With Scalable and Efficient Database

Safran wanted to optimize performance of the Printrak Biometric Identification Solutions BIS system used by criminal justice and civil agencies to manage identification data and ensure meeting contractual obligations for performance levels. The challenge was to maintain profit margins in competitive mobile technology market with an easily configured, cost-effective solution...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Performance, SAFRAN, Performance Management, Databases, Storage, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware

Case studies 2009-09-01

Hybrid Iris Recognition 1.0 (Windows)

The use of biometric signatures, instead of tokens such as identification cards or computer passwords, continues to gain increasing attention as an efficient means of identification and verification of individuals for controlling access to secured areas, materials, or systems and a wide variety of biometrics has been considered over the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Luigi Rosa, Iris Recognition, Vertical Industries, Biometrics, Benefits, Healthcare, Authentication/Encryption, Enterprise Software, Software, Security, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-01-27

Mobile Biometric Identification

Adding a wireless dimension to Biometric Identification Systems BIS provides a more efficient and reliable method of identity management across criminal justice and civil markets. Yet deploying cost-effective portable devices with the ability to capture biometric identifiers - such as fingerprints and facial images - is only part of the...

Tags: Mobile, Motorola Inc., Wireless, Biometrics, Authentication/Encryption, Advertising & Promotion, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Security, Marketing

White papers 2008-09-12

CLEAR has a "Senior Moment"

AP Newswire is reporting this morning that CLEAR has found a laptop  also see CLEAR Press Release that had gone missing for over a week from one of its kiosk locations that contained the “personal data” of over 30,000 enrolled members at San Francisco International Airport,...

Tags: Clear, Enrollment, Laptop Computer, AP Newswire, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Protecting Biometric Data With Extended Access Control: Securing Biometric Datasets in Electronic Identification Documents

While extremely valuable for strong authentication, biometric datasets contain sensitive personally identifiable information that criminal organization could leverage to commit fraud, impersonate identities or gain unauthorized access into ePassport-protected countries. Extended Access Control technology helps protect these invaluable biometric datasets from being stolen and used for malicious gain. The requirements...

Tags: Entrust Technologies, Access Control, Revocation, PKI, Security

White papers 2008-08-01

Big Brother Getting Bigger Part 1: USA

Eek, from Slashdot today: The FBI has confirmed to Popular Mechanics that it's not only adding palm prints to its criminal records, but preparing to balloon its repository of photos, which an agency official says 'could be the basis for our facial recognition.' It's all part of a new...

Tags: FBI, Privacy, Washington Post Co., Slashdot, Government, Federal Government, Security, Nathan McFeters

Blog posts 2008-06-30

Desktop Identity 1.0.2 (Windows)

Desktop Identity is a versatile end-user application that provides an easy biometric integration to existent systems or any out-of-the-box program. There is no need to change the target application or write a single line of code. This software allows you to enroll and identify fingerprints on your computer and make...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Identity, Griaule Technology, Desktop Identity, Desktops, Biometrics, Keyboards, Hardware, Security, Peripherals

Software downloads 2008-06-29

Dekart Logon for Citrix ICA Client 2.03 (Windows)

Stop memorizing logins, passwords, Citrix servers and manually entering them; store all your Citrix connections on one USB flash drive, smart card, or token; enjoy automated access - simply insert the USB drive and pass convenient identification. Add the strength of multi-factor authentication for login to Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server...

Tags: Citrix ICA, Smart Card, Password, Citrix Systems Inc., Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, Hardware, Token, Dekart, Smart Cards, Authentication/Encryption, Digital Security, Flash Memory, Security

Software downloads 2008-05-07

Is IT abuse a threat to democracy?

Here's a bit from a Washington Post report dated Dec 22/07 and headlined "FBI Prepares Vast Database Of Biometrics": CLARKSBURG, W. Va. -- The FBI is embarking on a $1 billion effort to build the world's largest computer database of peoples' physical characteristics, a project that would...

Tags: Database, Information Technology, FBI, Ballot, Catalist, Federal Government, Government, Paul Murphy

Blog posts 2008-04-17

Is IT abuse a threat to democracy?

Is IT abuse a threat to democracy?Mind ControlWith my X-files inspired name, and a subject line like that, I probably deserver to be dismissed as a loon, but...A read of Derren Brown's book "Mind Control" should make even the the most ardent sceptic ponder on just how controllable people are....

Tags: Biometrics, Government, Authentication/Encryption, Mind Control, Google Inc., information technology

Discussion threads 2008-04-17