Articles Tagged with ''biometrics''

7 Essential Security Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Enterprise’s Messaging Platform

Messaging platforms are changing the way information is shared in the workplace. But that shouldn’t come at the risk of data breaches.

Praveen Kanyadi

December 17, 2019

What are some of the main security factors to consider when using enterprise messaging platforms?

U.K. Bank Tests Key Fob That Uses Fingerprint to Make Payments

December 4, 2019

U.K. bank NatWest is testing a payment fob that uses biometric fingerprint technology.

DHS Wants to Use Facial Recognition for All Travelers, Including U.S. Citizens

December 4, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to utilize biometrics and facial recognition systems to identify all travelers, including U.S. citizens.

State of Colorado Launches Digital ID

November 1, 2019

Colo. Governor Jared Polis announced the launch of the Colorado Digital ID in the myColorado mobile app, the State of Colorado’s official mobile app™, which enables Coloradans to create an electronic version of their Colorado driver license or state identification (ID) card.

American Civil Liberties Union Sues FBI, DEA for Facial Recognition Records

November 1, 2019

The American Civil Liberties Union and its Massachusetts chapter filed a lawsuit in Boston, Mass. federal court suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The Data Breach Avalanche: What is the Real Reason for Our Crumbling Defenses?

The technology to prevent data breaches exists, yet hackers are still breaking into major organizations with ease. A few best practices will help keep your sensitive data safe.

Aman Khanna

October 23, 2019

The volume and profile of data breaches are not only growing — they’re accelerating. In just one year, from 2018 to 2019, reported breaches jumped 54 percent. The first half of 2019 alone saw more than 4.1 billion compromised records due to hackers and poor security practices.

Harrah's Casino in Illinois Sued Over Facial Recognition Use

October 22, 2019

A new Illinois lawsuit accused Harrah's Casino in Joliet, Ill. of violating the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act by possessing the facial geometry scans and identifying information of its Joliet casino customers "without creating and following a written policy, made available to the public."

Vimeo Accused of Violating Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

October 18, 2019

Vimeo, a video platform, has been accused of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) for illegally storing, collecting and using individuals' biometric indentifiers and biometric information without written consent.

A New Chicago Experience – the Axis Communications Experience Center

Maria Henriquez

October 11, 2019

This weekend, the city of Chicago will host more than 45,000 runners from all U.S. 50 states and from 100 countries, in addition to two million visitors, for the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. With an impressive amount of runners, community members and visitors, the city of Chicago, as it has done for many years, will rely on Axis Communications to ensure safety for the runners, spectators and marathon workers.

Put Password Pain in the Past with Multi-Factor Authentication - Security Magazine

More Enterprises Use Multi-factor Authentication to Secure Passwords

October 9, 2019

Fifty-seven percent of enterprises surveyed globally are using multi-factor authentication (57 percent), up by 12 percent from last years findings.

OSHA fines grab headlines, but most compliance issues start with everyday operational gaps: missed protocols, unsecured areas, or slow response. Learn how emerging technologies & AI can be leveraged towards a more proactive model of compliance.

Security teams have never had more visibility. We’ll explore how a new decision layer is helping security teams move from detection to decision. Turn alerts into decision-ready context, reducing reliance on manual triage and enabling faster action.