Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

ATG releases cheaper biometric flash drive

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Avalon Technology Group, a developer of biometric technology products, has announced the release of their new eight gigabyte biometric flash drive called the USB Biometric 256 AES Speedster. More noteworthy, however, is that they are able to offer the new product at roughly 30-50% less than competitors’ similar products. [end] 

California-based BridgePoint Systems has introduced its TrustPoint 3-Factor Biometric Reader for physical access control systems.

With the TrustPoint product, users enter a PIN into the reader. The reader then performs a biometric finger scan and completes a one-to-one match between it and the biometric template stored on a PIV credential, a process that takes less than two seconds. The smart card reader also verifies the templates digital signature.

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GoldKey Security Corporation has released GoldKey Tokens with Built-In Flash, a line of form factor authentication tokens that come with a hardware-encrypted secure flash drive along with a smart card and two-factor authentication.

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed and published a new protocol for devices to capture biometric data wirelessly and securely using Web services.

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M2SYS Technology has released an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) that enables the storage, search, retrieval, processing and editing of biometric data and subject records. The new system is built on multi-modal architecture, enabling users to combine the biometric matching of a fingerprint with that of an iris, face or palm print.

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Data input technology company Access IS has become a strategic partner with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) so that it can help develop a standard to enable the airline industry to adopt NFC technology for secure, efficient passenger processing.

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Key Source International announced GSA approval for it’s biometric keyboard and stand-alone biometric pod. KSI products are approved under FIPS 201 for Federal Employees and civilian contractors.

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