biometrics
By 2016, 30% of organizations will use biometric authentication on mobile devices
The consumerization of IT and business BYOD programs have resulted in potential security problems for IT leaders, according to Gartner. User expectations of a clean and simple …
Biometric open protocol standard for safer authentication established
While biometrics are becoming a ubiquitous component of securing consumer data on mobile and other digital devices, there is no industry standard in place to protect that data …
BYOD and biometrics in the enterprise – ally or enemy?
BYOD continues its victory march as the enabler of choice among employees juggling increasingly intertwined home and work lives – for IT managers however it is the stuff …
Alliance dedicated to wireless biometric authentication launched
Natural Security has announced the launch and newly elected governing board of the world’s first open Alliance dedicated to secure transactions based on wireless and …
Why the iPhone fingerprint reader is a good idea
Two new iPhones have been announced. According to Apple’s presentation, the most common way to secure a device is with a passcode and about half of smartphone users do …
Replacing passwords and PINs with your heartbeat
We’ve been hearing for a while now that passwords will soon become a thing of the past and, as it seems now, biometric authentication is likely to take their place. The …
Fingerprint algorithm for Android devices
Precise Biometrics AB has launched a new software product designed and optimized for embedding fingerprint verification on smartphones and tablets. Precise BioMatch Mobile …
Multi-service authentication via palm vein images
Fujitsu has been creating and releasing palm vein biometric authentication and identification systems for over a decade, but have now presented a new one that definitely …
Can biometrics revolutionize mobile payment security?
With the explosion in smartphones usage, the number of payments done via mobile devices has significantly increased over recent years. As eCommerce becomes mCommerce, the …
Neurotechnology updates entire biometric product line
Neurotechnology announced new releases across their entire line of biometric SDKs, including: MegaMatcher 4.5 multi-biometric SDK for large-scale applications, VeriFinger 6.7 …
McAfee launches security service with facial and voice recognition
McAfee announced McAfee LiveSafe, an unlimited cross-device security service that uses facial and voice recognition technology to protect users’ digital lives. The …
Use your iPhone for biometric scanning
AOptix unveiled AOptix Stratus, the first comprehensive mobile identity solution “Made for iPhone” delivering iris, fingerprint, voice, and face recognition in a …
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