RegardingID Archive | UPEK’s new scanner targets general public

Monday, December 22, 2008

UPEK, a developer of biometric technology specializing in fingerprint scanners for computers, has released a new product that is expected to make biometric security a realistic option for everyday computer users, according to a Boston Herald article. The new product, called the Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager (EDPM), is a USB-connectable fingerprint scanner that retails for $49.99 and is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.

As well as being an easy way to control access to one’s computer and sensitive files, the EDPM is also capable of password management, file encryption and application specific protection. Additionally, to assuage fears of having a digital image of one’s fingerprint on their computer, the EDPM uses a specific algorithm to only match certain points on the finger rather than matching images.

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KSI announces new line of biometric keyboards

Key Source International (KSI) has announced the release of a new line of computer keyboards that offer a number of security input options.

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Entrust Discovery enhances digital certificate management

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GPO produces credentials for Super Bowl

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Finger scanning utilized at two West Virginia high schools

High schools in Jefferson County, W.V. will be implementing biometric finger scanning in an effort to provide security for the students’ cafeteria accounts. Purpose of the program, according to school officials, is to eliminate clerical errors and to provide students with an easy way to identify themselves when using the cafeteria.

Malware attacks smart cards

A variant of malware called Sykipot is circulating that purportedly enables it to hijack U.S. Defense Department Common Access Cards and Windows smart cards, according to Alien Vault Labs. This variant, which appears to have been put together in March 2011, has been seen in dozens of attack samples from the past year.

HP, Anakam offer cloud-based ID vetting and credentials

HP partnered with Anakam to offer a cloud-based system for identity vetting and credentials. Bryan Maybee, a solutions architect at HP, says the system can be used by the public or private sector for registering individuals to online services.

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UPEK’s new scanner targets general public