Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: TOTM Acquires InterBIO Singapore-based TOTM Technologies, a provider of biometric identity … [Read more...] about FIDO, the DoD, and BIPA: Identity News Digest
Year in Review: FIDO Alliance Gains More Ground in 2021
2021 was another strong year for The FIDO Alliance. The organization remains committed to its primary mission, and celebrated many successes as it works to end the world’s reliance on password-based security. Most notably, the Alliance was finally … [Read more...] about Year in Review: FIDO Alliance Gains More Ground in 2021
Authenticate Conference Gains Momentum in 2021
Highlights and Trend-Setter Standouts The Authenticate 2021 conference, only in its second year, has wrapped and the plenary sessions for standards body work under the FIDO Alliance are underway. The obvious questions that came to mind for the … [Read more...] about Authenticate Conference Gains Momentum in 2021
FIDO Authentication Barometer Shows Rise of Biometrics
The FIDO Alliance has launched a new Online Authentication Barometer to better understand what the world thinks about different authentication methods. The initial barometer is based on the feedback of 10,000 consumers in 10 countries all over the … [Read more...] about FIDO Authentication Barometer Shows Rise of Biometrics
BIO-key Unveils New FIDO Security Keys
BIO-key is entering the security key market with the release of a full lineup of cryptographic hardware tokens. The appropriately named FIDO-keys were built to be compliant with the FIDO Alliance’s FIDO2 and FIDO U2F authentication protocols, and … [Read more...] about BIO-key Unveils New FIDO Security Keys
‘Kids Do What They’re Taught’: How to Get the Next Generation Off of Passwords
At this point, the consensus is clear. Passwords are a vulnerable and outdated security measure, and data will be safer once organizations and individuals progress to stronger forms of authentication. The problem is that it’s difficult to move people … [Read more...] about ‘Kids Do What They’re Taught’: How to Get the Next Generation Off of Passwords
Google, Microsoft Execs Among Authenticate 2021 Keynote Speakers
The FIDO Alliance has revealed its list of keynote speakers for the upcoming Authenticate event in Seattle, Washington. Authenticate 2021 is set to run from October 18-20 at the Motif hotel. The featured keynote speakers will be Bob Lord, Dave … [Read more...] about Google, Microsoft Execs Among Authenticate 2021 Keynote Speakers
Keyless Achieves FIDO Certification
Keyless has become the seventh company to achieve FIDO Certification for its proprietary biometric software. The company has developed a facial recognition system that does not need to store or process raw biometric data, enabling secure biometric … [Read more...] about Keyless Achieves FIDO Certification
FIDO Alliance Praises Biden’s New MFA Requirements
The FIDO Alliance is speaking out in support of Joe Biden’s recent Executive Order concerning cybersecurity. The Executive Order was signed on May 12, and was issued in response to several high-profile cyberattacks that affected the US government and … [Read more...] about FIDO Alliance Praises Biden’s New MFA Requirements
China’s BCTC Gets FIDO Accreditation for Biometrics Testing
"With its accreditation, the lab can now test these metrics against FIDO Biometrics Requirements v1.1 or v2.0, and it will be able to issue test reports approved by FIDO." Bank Card Test Center's Shenzhen lab has now obtained accreditation from … [Read more...] about China’s BCTC Gets FIDO Accreditation for Biometrics Testing
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