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Stores Virtual Credentials on Smartphones for Access Management

September 1, 2016

This platform, Mobile Access Control Entities, supports Bluetooth, NFC and QR-codes to identify people using virtual credentials, which are stored in a MACE app.

Managing Privileged Access is Crucial to Preventing Data Breaches

Nathan Wenzler

June 28, 2016

Organizations across America are facing unprecedented challenges in building effective, manageable security programs in order to protect the wide array of sensitive data they are responsible for keeping safe.

Corporate entities and retailers are scrambling to shore up network security by addressing the primary vulnerability of network security: the login. Unique “behavioral” biometric may be the solution.

Are Login Credential Vulnerabilities the Root of Data Breaches?

Jeff Elliott

February 10, 2015

Staggering numbers from security experts suggest that over 95 percent of all corporations have experienced a data breach of some kind – many of which can go undetected for months or years.

TSA Aims to Authenticate Airport Credentials

December 17, 2013

The Transportation Security Administration recently issued a solicitation for “Credential Authentication Technology” (CAT) which would ensure that only legitimate airport personnel, airline crews, non-traveling passengers using a gate pass, law enforcement officers and Federal Air Marshals can be granted access to sterile airport areas.

Business, not Tourism: How the Willis Tower Handles Visitor Management

Visitor management challenges at Willis Tower, the tallest building in North America, extend beyond mere tourism.

Karyn Hodgson

September 1, 2013

At 110 stories, the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is the tallest building in North America.

Smart Card Solutions to 8 Security Headaches

Keep your head out of the technology razzle-dazzle – focus on furthering your enterprise’s business needs.

Bill Zalud

September 1, 2013

For enterprises considering higher level and more integrated physical and logical security, identity and access management solutions through smart cards or more sophisticated credentialing, keep your head out of the technology razzle-dazzle.

Plots Simple Migration Path to Increased-Security Credentials

March 14, 2013

Organizations looking to migrate magnetic stripe cards to proximity or smart credentials might have difficulty in getting a quick transition, but this reader manages all three forms of credentials.

Addressing Airport Security’s Inside Threats

Ajay Jain

March 12, 2013

Airline and airport workers (and vendors) require access to sensitive and restricted areas during the normal course of their required duties.

Controlling Credentials, Identity and Access on Campus

Ajay Jain

January 29, 2013

While conventional credentials such as visitor passes and access devices enable physical access, the underlying issue is to verify, validate and track the individuals holding these credentials. The ability to effectively manage identities campus-wide improves security to best protect people, property and assets.