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Security Trial: Are Biometric Authentication Systems Fulfilling Encryption Standards?

March 20, 2020

Recent data breach incidents that expose personally identifiable information and biometrics highlight the lack of proper authentication and storage protocols. Organizations need to implement effective storage-based strategies to protect the biometric data collected as a result of authentication. Why is data encryption the solution?

Philadelphia International Airport to Test Biometric Screening

January 17, 2020

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Beginning January 21, 2020, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will implement a 45-day pilot of biometric screening technologies at three international gates to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) process departing passengers.

Cambridge, Mass. Bans Facial Recognition

January 15, 2020

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The Cambridge, Massachusetts, City Council voted to Monday night to ban the municipal use of facial recognition technology, becoming the fourth community in the state to do so.

Consumers Prefer Biometric Authentication to Passwords

January 9, 2020

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Passwords are a double-edged sword: they are meant to protect information, but they are also frustrating with so many to remember and manage.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

2020 April

This month in Security magazine: meet the global security team at Boston Scientific - five female professionals with diverse background and skills who are creating a best-in-class enterprise security team while ensuring the safety and security of employees, customers and patients. Also this month, we highlight Kristin Lenardson and her successful career in protective services. Security experts discuss whistleblowing, the CCPA and more.

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