Electronic authentication

bunq and Onfido Expand Partnership to Provide Users With Smooth Onboarding Experience With Trusted Identity Verification

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Software, Insurance, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Articles, Bunq, Computer security, Federated identity, Identity management systems, Onfido, Computer access control, Electronic authentication, Authentication, Identity verification service, Onfido, bunq

Onfido will continue to deliver market leading AI-powered identity verification and will expand to provide a fast and seamless user re-authentication solution to bunq users.

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  • Onfido will continue to deliver market leading AI-powered identity verification and will expand to provide a fast and seamless user re-authentication solution to bunq users.
  • Onfidos identity verification solution enables secure and simple onboarding for bunq users.
  • In everything we do at bunq, we aim to make our users lives easy, says Ali Niknam, founder and CEO of bunq.
  • As Onfido shares this vision and can support our European growth, expanding our partnership is a logical step to provide the best onboarding experience for our users.

Acceptto Extends Offering with Central Authentication Service Single Sign On Integration

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Computer access control, Computer security, Security engineering, Multi-factor authentication, Authentication, Single sign-on, Central Authentication Service, Password, Electronic authentication

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Acceptto , a leading provider of Continuous Behavioral Authentication, today announced its integration with Central Authentication Service (CAS) to extend its Single Sign-On (SSO) initiative, adding support for both multifactor authentication and QR passwordless authentication at login and post-authorization.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Acceptto , a leading provider of Continuous Behavioral Authentication, today announced its integration with Central Authentication Service (CAS) to extend its Single Sign-On (SSO) initiative, adding support for both multifactor authentication and QR passwordless authentication at login and post-authorization.
  • The CAS integration permits a user to access multiple applications while providing their credentials such as passwords, 2FA/MFA only once and step-up if the risk profile changes at runtime using Acceptto's Continuous Behavioral Authentication.
  • More importantly
    "Most CAS solutions remain reliant on binary authentication such as passwords, 2FA, MFA and Biometric," said Shahrokh Shahidzadeh, CEO at Acceptto.
  • "Acceptto is the first to offer a no-password authentication process through behavioral continuous authentication solution, detecting anomalies - even post-authorization - and allowing organizations to track and monitor application behavior at runtime."

IDEMIA to Supply Morocco’s Latest National Electronic ID Cards

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Friday, November 29, 2019
Data management, Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Internet, Computer access control, Federated identity, Identity management, Articles, Identity, Electronic authentication, Politics and technology, Public administration, IDEMIA, Identity document, Digital identity

IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, has signed a strategic contract with Moroccos Direction Gnrale de la Sret Nationale (National Security Government Department - DGSN) to supply the countrys latest national electronic ID cards and introduce a secured digital identity online services platform.

Key Points: 
  • IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, has signed a strategic contract with Moroccos Direction Gnrale de la Sret Nationale (National Security Government Department - DGSN) to supply the countrys latest national electronic ID cards and introduce a secured digital identity online services platform.
  • IDEMIA will provide DGSN its digital authentication platform with a view to facilitating online correspondence between Moroccans and government agencies or private service providers, who seek to benefit from the new national ID cards digital features.
  • The new biometric ID card will accelerate rollout of Moroccos online services and will ramp up development of the digital economy.
  • IDEMIA currently produces highly secure identity documents, including national ID cards, passports, vehicle registration documents, driving licenses and healthcare cards, in countless countries around the world apart from Morocco such as the US, Estonia and the Netherlands.

Xyntek Partners with Nymi, Adding Wearable Biometric Devices to Their Biometric Authentication Platform

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Identification, Cryptography, Security engineering, Access control, Computer access control, Biometrics, Authentication, Notary, Packaging, Fingerprint, Electronic authentication, Biometric tokenization

Nymi Bands join an already impressive list of iris and fingerprint scanning technologies that Xyntek integrates into business-critical operations and processes.

Key Points: 
  • Nymi Bands join an already impressive list of iris and fingerprint scanning technologies that Xyntek integrates into business-critical operations and processes.
  • Nymis unique wearable authentication solution, activated by a users biometrics, keeps workers continuously authenticated to facilitate rapid logins/e-signatures with just a tap of their wrist.
  • Xynteks platform is built around a high-availability centralized authentication service which transforms a users biometric identity into their enterprise account credentials in seconds.
  • There are many use cases in the Life Sciences GxP environments that can benefit from wearable authentication devices.

PC Matic Releases 'Device Authentication' Feature for macOS

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Computer security software, Computer security, Computing, Federated identity, Electronic authentication, Identity management, Politics and technology, Public administration, Macintosh, Avira

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PC Matic , the world's only 100% American-made antivirussoftware, announced the release of 'Device Authentication for macOS,' a cutting edge feature-addition to the company's government, business and enterprise cybersecurity solutions, PC Matic Pro and MSP .

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  • MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PC Matic , the world's only 100% American-made antivirussoftware, announced the release of 'Device Authentication for macOS,' a cutting edge feature-addition to the company's government, business and enterprise cybersecurity solutions, PC Matic Pro and MSP .
  • Thisfeature, first released to Windows users last month, strengthens PC Matic's industry-leading cybersecurity solutions by affording network administrators the ability to authorize specific devices their team may use when accessing PC Matic's cloud-based management console.
  • The feature is available worldwide to macOS PC Matic Pro and MSP users today and will be provided at noadditional cost to existing customers.
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ImageWare® Systems Launches Biometric Authentication System for macOS

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Cryptography, Computer access control, Access control, Computer security, Identification, Surveillance, Biometrics, Authentication, Multi-factor authentication, Electronic authentication, Biometric tokenization

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: IWSY ), a leader in mobile and cloud-based identity proofing and biometric authentication solutions, announced that GoVerifyID, a complete end-to-end biometric authentication solution, is now available for the macOS operating system.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: IWSY ), a leader in mobile and cloud-based identity proofing and biometric authentication solutions, announced that GoVerifyID, a complete end-to-end biometric authentication solution, is now available for the macOS operating system.
  • ImageWares launch of a frictionless biometric solution for macOS enables even more businesses to utilize identity as a security measure.
  • With the growing number of enterprises using macOS, we wanted to ensure that they have access to not only biometric security but a zero-friction, anti-spoofing enhancement as well, said Jim Miller, CEO, ImageWare Systems.
  • ImageWare Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of mobile and cloud-based identity management solutions, providing two-factor, biometric, and multi-factor cloud-based authentication solutions for the enterprise.

New Hampshire Retirement Systems Selects BIO-key to Secure Member Data with Strong Biometric Multifactor Authentication Integrated with Windows 10

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Computer access control, Cryptography, Access control, Computer security, Password, Biometrics, Authentication, Multi-factor authentication, One-time password, Electronic authentication

NHRS will use BIO-keys ID Director for Windows software solution to seamlessly leverage the advanced biometric sign-in capabilities of Windows 10.

Key Points: 
  • NHRS will use BIO-keys ID Director for Windows software solution to seamlessly leverage the advanced biometric sign-in capabilities of Windows 10.
  • NHRS is instituting biometric multifactor authentication to secure member financial and investment information.
  • NHRS is upgrading its data security given concerns that passwords, PIN numbers and One Time Passwords (OTP) did not provide reliable, efficient and secure multifactor authentication.
  • BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication with biometric solutions that enable convenient and secure access to information and high-stakes transactions.

BioConnect’s Unified Mobile Access Solution Enables the Enterprise to Extend the Use of 2FA Digital Authenticators to Physical Access Points

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Health, Technology, Software, Internet, Biotechnology, Identity management, Articles, Computer security, Computer access control, Access control, Authentication, Notary, Packaging, Electronic authentication, Authenticator, WeWork, BlackBerry Limited, Health, Technology, Software, Internet, Biotechnology, Identity management, Articles, Computer security, Computer access control, Access control, Authentication, Notary, Packaging, Electronic authentication, Authenticator, WeWork, BlackBerry Limited

BioConnect today announces the launch of their Unified Mobile Access solution, enabling enterprises to leverage IT approved authenticators, like Duo Security, at physical access points.

Key Points: 
  • BioConnect today announces the launch of their Unified Mobile Access solution, enabling enterprises to leverage IT approved authenticators, like Duo Security, at physical access points.
  • The solution comes equipped with time-of-day scheduling capabilities, user management and unification of physical and digital authentication and access events.
  • Our unified mobile access solution extends the reach of leading modern authentication providers, approved globally by IT departments, to physical access points providing an identity driven security perimeter for the enterprise says Rob Douglas, Chairman and CEO of BioConnect.
  • BioConnect will be hosting a launch event for their Unified Mobile Access solution on September 19th, 2019 at WeWork Toronto.

Coalition Announces New Incentive for Businesses Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Insurance, Internet, Data management, Technology, Professional services, Security, Security engineering, Computer access control, Computer security, Cryptography, Multi-factor authentication, Authentication, Password, Electronic authentication

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • Each incident resulted in an average loss of more than $160,000, a significant figure for any small or midsize business.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication is a security measure that adds a layer of protection to systems by requiring an additional factor of authentication beyond a username and password.
  • Coalition, the fastest-growing provider of cyber insurance in the United States, combines comprehensive insurance and cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate cyber risk.

Nymi partners with Global Leader ThinManager®, for End-User Authentication in Highly Regulated Plant Floor Environments

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Cryptography, Computer security, Computer access control, Identification, Access control, Authentication, Notary, Packaging, Biometrics, Electronic authentication, Draft:BIO-key International

The Nymi band provides a powerful, on-body, secure form of authentication used for logins and e-signatures.

Key Points: 
  • The Nymi band provides a powerful, on-body, secure form of authentication used for logins and e-signatures.
  • Nymi is a Toronto based biometric security company with a completely new model of authentication: continuous, on-body authentication.
  • To bring this concept to market, Nymi brings dedicated authentication hardware in combination with their enterprise authentication solution, Nymi Enterprise Edition.
  • To date, Nymi works with top 100 Pharmaceutical companies to deliver data integrity and security, allowing highly regulated industries to achieve compliance and productivity.