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Biometrics and the Case for True Identity Management

December 13, 2016

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States, according to the Secret Service and the Federal Trade Commission. It is also an ever-increasing threat to businesses as the sophistication level of hackers continues to evolve. To combat this risk, organizations are fighting back with new biometric technologies that play a vital role in confirming and managing identities.

Security Industry Association to Present Women in Biometrics Awards at SIA Honors Night

October 8, 2016

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Women in Biometrics Awards.

Border Security Stepped Up at Bulgaria's Borders

Kylie Bull

October 1, 2016

In response to the request from Bulgarian authorities, the European border security agency Frontex will significantly strengthen its ongoing activities at the country’s land borders.

Airports Increasingly Invest in Security Technology

September 27, 2016

Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year.

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Survey Finds Wearable Technology to Revolutionize Biometrics

August 23, 2016

New research from Unisys Corporation reveals that law enforcement is expected to lead the incorporation of biometrics into wearable technology.

Americans Prefer a ‘Password' Over a Fingerprint

August 15, 2016

Biometric security checks such as voice, facial or eye recognition are still not favored by the vast majority of Americans despite the technologies’ ability to make it easier to access online services.

European Consumers Ready to Use Biometrics for Payments

July 21, 2016

According to new research from Visa, consumers across Europe are interested in using biometrics when making a payment – especially when integrated with other security measures.

European Consumers Ready to Use Biometrics for Payments

July 14, 2016

Consumers across Europe are interested in using biometrics when making a payment – especially when integrated with other security measures.

Study Says Mobile Payments Need Biometrics

June 19, 2016

Mobile payment systems have been touted as the future of financial transactions, but current systems will need to add biometrics for adoption.

8 Best Practices for Biometrics Deployment in ATM Applications

Philip Scarfo

June 14, 2016

While many biometric modalities have been tried at the ATM, fingerprint biometrics has become one of the most widely used, partly because of its long history, but more importantly for its ease of use, performance, interoperability, ability to thwart imposters and low cost.