Sun Unveils Next Generation Client Technology
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW - News) today unveiled its next generation Sun Ray(TM) Server Software 3.0 an interoperable, platform that enables instant, secure access to corporate applications and data from broadband-enabled home, satellite and remote offices. Sun also introduced the Sun Ray 170, a sleek new innovative desktop client. Together, Sun Ray Server Software 3.0 and the Sun Ray 170 ultra-thin client further extend Sun Ray technology to run over DSL or broadband connections beyond traditional in-house
Acceptto Achieves FIDO2 Certification to Help Organizations Move Beyond Passwords
PORTLAND, OR - September 12, 2019 - Acceptto, the leading provider of Continuous Behavioral Authentication, has been certified by the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance for the FIDO2 server protocol. FIDO2 combines the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Authentication specification (WebAuthn) and FIDO Alliance’s corresponding Client-to- Authenticator Protocol (CTAP), to accelerate the industry’s shift away from passwords by allowing common devices to securely and easily authenticate in both mobile and desktop environments. The concurrent integrations announced today by Acceptto reflect the global need to address traditional
Coalition Announces New Incentive for Businesses Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
September 10, 2019 - SAN FRANCISCO--Coalition, the leading cyber insurance company for small and midsize businesses, today announced a new incentive program to reward policyholders who implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA, also commonly known as 2FA) on their business email accounts. Recent reporting shows that enabling MFA can block up to 99.9% of automated cyber attacks, and Coalition is the first cyber insurance provider to further incentivize this essential security practice. With this new offering, if a Coalition policyholder has MFA or 2FA enabled and required on
Infineon OPTIGA™ Trust M improves the security and performance of cloud connected devices and services
SINGAPORE, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardware-based trust anchors are key for connected applications and smart services, whether for a robotic arm in the smart factory or automated air conditioning in a private home. The new OPTIGA™ Trust M solution from Infineon helps manufacturers to enhance the security of their devices while at the same time improving overall system performance. The single-chip solution securely stores unique device credentials and enables devices to connect to the cloud up to ten times faster than software-only alternatives. It
IDEX Biometrics and Feitian to Offer Cost-effective, Supply Chain Solution for Biometric Smart Card Manufacturers
Oslo, Norway, 2019/08/07 - IDEX Biometrics ASA, the leading provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, has signed an agreement with Feitian Technologies Co. LTD (“Feitian”) (ftsafe.com) to supply smart card manufacturers with a complete pre-lam inlay solution based on IDEX’s dual-interface technology and Feitian’s fingerprint card pre-lam inlay technology. The pre-lam inlay is a major structural component within the biometric smart card that includes all of the internal electronics. Feitian is one of China’s largest smart card integrators and in recent years
Ping Identity Launches New Private Cloud Identity Solution for the Enterprise
DENVER — August 5, 2019 — Ping Identity, the leader in Identity Defined Security, today announced the release of PingCloud Private Tenant, a private cloud identity solution for the enterprise. PingCloud Private Tenant provides cloud identity and access management (IAM) by combining highly-configurable capabilities within a dedicated environment. Enterprises can provide authentication for all users with a highly-configurable global authentication authority that includes versatile single sign-on (SSO) and highly-scalable directory services, while also maintaining data and resource isolation. This allows global organizations the ability to automate
IDEX Partners with Silone Cardtech to Accelerate High Volume Production of Biometric Smart Cards
Oslo, Norway, 2019/08/01 - IDEX Biometrics, the leading provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, has entered into partnership with Silone Cardtech (“Silone”), a leading smart card integrator specializing in the development, design, manufacturing and sale of high quality dual-interface smart cards. Silone delivers over 300 million smart cards and inlays around the world each year. Their commitment to the highest standards of card security, production and quality assurance has resulted in certifications by Mastercard, VISA, China Union Pay and JCB. IDEX has
Yubico Launches the World’s First Lightning-Compatible Security Key, the YubiKey 5Ci
PALO ALTO, CA and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – August 20, 2019 – Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the general availability of the YubiKey 5Ci, the world’s first security key designed with both USB-C and Lightning connectors on a single device. This unique dual-connector functionality makes the YubiKey 5Ci the perfect solution for consumers or enterprises looking for strong hardware-backed authentication across iOS, Android, MacOS, or Windows devices. The YubiKey 5Ci is available for purchase today on yubico.com at a retail price of $70
Entrust Datacard Earns Frost & Sullivan North American Product Leadership Award for its IoT Cybersecurity Solution, ioTrust
Santa Clara, CA, United States, 2019/07/25 - Based on its recent analysis of the North American Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Entrust Datacard Corporation with the 2019 North American Product Leadership Award for its ioTrust IoT security solution.The product provides IoT value-chain participants with full control of the security mechanisms in their IoT products, services, and deployments. Entrust Datacard’s ioTrust solution leverages decades of expertise in cryptography, embedded systems, and infrastructures to deliver optimum security for IoT devices, applications,
HID Global Acquires DemoTeller
AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2016 -- HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that it has acquired DemoTeller, a leading provider of instant issuance solutions for the financial market. With this acquisition, HID Global is now able to address the needs of financial institutions and retailers for instant issuance of personalized financial or payment cards, such as a “chip card,” with a fully integrated solution. DemoTeller adds solution, installation and maintenance services to broaden HID Global’s secure issuance business beyond printers
CyberArk Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
CHICAGO – CyberArk Impact Americas Conference–– July 17, 2019 – CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in privileged access security, today fortified its long-standing relationship with Microsoft by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association to help customers secure infrastructure against privilege-related attacks. This marks the latest milestone in CyberArk’s strategic engagement with Microsoft. As the first privileged access security vendor in the Association, CyberArk will collaborate with Microsoft to deliver joint customers greater flexibility and efficiency for securing privileged credentials in the cloud and reducing privilege-related risk. These integrations enable CyberArk
Symantec Introduces the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Cloud Access Security Solution
07/16/2019 - MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Symantec Corp., the world’s leading cyber security company, today announced its new cloud access security solution to help secure cloud and internet access and use in an enterprise environment. These enhancements and integrations across Symantec’s network security portfolio further position Symantec as the only security provider to offer an integrated cloud-delivered solution that lessens operational costs and complexity, while lowering operational risk. In today’s business environment, there is a tremendous volume of enterprise network traffic directed to the
FEITIAN Gains Microsoft MISA Membership and Grows FIDO2 Passwordless Products
Santa Clara, CA/Washington, DC – June 26, 2019 – FEITIAN Technologies US Inc, a world security technology leader providing biometric and FIDO/FIDO2 passwordless authentication, advanced combined function all-in-one smartcards, and payment related systems, has two significant announcements at this week’s Identiverse 2019 event in Washington, DC. FEITIAN is announcing that they have earned a selection into MISA (Microsoft Intelligent Security Association) which consist on an elite group of security-related companies partnering with Microsoft to defend against sophisticated digital threats. FEITIAN also announces that they are releasing the AllinPass
ACS Launches ACOS5-EVO Cryptographic Smart Card
HONG KONG, 3 May 2019 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), introduces the ACOS5-EVO Cryptographic Smart Card. ACOS5-EVO, is the latest addition to the ACOS5 Series, a series of cryptographic smart card module from ACS especially designed for PKI and digital signature applications. ACOS5-EVO supports an additional cryptographic algorithm, ECC, also known as ECDSA, on top of the existing RSA
South Africa selects Gemalto for its national electronic identity card program
Amsterdam, June 5, 2013 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO, the world leader in digital security, will supply the Government Printing Works (GPW) of South Africa with Sealys eID cards for their national identity program. GPW will harness Gemalto’s secure embedded software to protect the holder’s image and biometric data within the secure identity e-document, delivering outstanding levels of integrity and privacy. Moreover, GPW selected the high-end Sealys document fitted with the contactless feature, ensuring added levels of convenience with unrivaled security for citizens. Designed to modernize and replace South Africa’s
BIO-key Introduces ID Director for SAML, Enabling Simple, Secure and Efficient Biometric Single Sign-On to Hundreds of Applications
RSA 2019 - SAN FRANCISCO and WALL, N.J., March 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), an innovative provider of biometric authentication and security solutions, today announced the general availability of ID Director for SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), which provides streamlined, cost-effective integration of fingerprint authentication for SAML-enabled applications by making BIO-key authentication available as an on-premise or hosted Identity Provider (IDP) in a SAML 2.0 framework. ID Director for SAML enables enterprise customers to incorporate the unmatched simplicity, security, and operational