http://www.silicon.com Results for biometrics en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816460p,00.htm Both government and commercial organizations are implementing secure personal Identification (ID) systems to improve confidence in verifying the identity of individuals seeking access to physical or virtual locations. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60813171p,00.htm Using SmartDEGREE, a university can award certificates with an embedded RFID tag that is encoded with the holder's name, date of graduation, type of degree and entire transcript, photograph and biometrics (fingerprints), all digitally signed by... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60721621p,00.htm It argues and explains that if three key technologies were implemented together namely biometrics, smart cards, and PKI, then they can deliver a robust and trusted identification and authentication infrastructure. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:23:10 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39478067,00.htm A parliamentary committee has echoed universities' concerns over the robustness of the biometrics system that will be used for visa applications by students. The requirement for applicants to provide biometrics in person for visas and the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:47:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60636778p,00.htm This paper covers many new and changed Windows 7 features of interest to IT professionals, including DirectAccess, BranchCache and other networking technologies, VHD boot and other deployment technologies, and AppLocker, Biometrics, and other... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:21:20 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/itoutsourcing/0,3800004871,39462540,00.htm Technology will provide scalability and security in the ID project, which will include a massive database of personal information, photographs and biometrics to ensure that every Indian, whether living in the remotest corner or the densest urban... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60628628p,00.htm The authentication and access control framework should be flexible enough to serve all the authentication techniques and future evolution in the area such as Biometrics. The whole thrust of access control is to restrict unauthorized users from... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39451666,00.htm The company said on Friday that it has subcontracted work to Atos Origin, which will provide integration and operations support, and to Sagem Sécurité, which will supply biometrics services and software. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:24:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39446860,00.htm People's identities are insecure: attaching biometrics and adding an extra way of being able to verify that you are who you say you are is raising the protection on that, rather than lowering it. What we are trying to do by having biometrics is... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:48:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60608829p,00.htm To alleviate this problem and in order to provide secure network access, WOHC found a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution with finger biometrics for strong authentication. William Osler Health Center (WOHC) was challenged by too many passwords while the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:19:37 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60608826p,00.htm After trying alternative solutions, Spencer Hospital determined that they longed for a combined solution of single sign-on and finger biometrics. Spencer Hospital in Iowa was like all hospitals - they had to comply with HIPAA and ensure authorized... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:19:37 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39441309,00.htm The passports will feature new designs and improved security, including the ability to carry fingerprint biometrics. Today we are affirming our commitment to making this travel document more secure than ever by using fingerprint biometrics. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:42:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39440342,00.htm Last year the head of biometrics at the National Policing Improvement Agency, Geoff Whitaker, claimed the Airwave network was not - "at present" - able to handle image file sizes generated by a trial of mobile biometric fingerprint scanners... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:17:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60600848p,00.htm These unique aspects of finger vein pattern recognition set it apart from previous forms of biometrics and have led to its adoption by the major Japanese financial institutions as their newest security technology. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:20:29 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60594674p,00.htm QLS also computes the lower and upper boundaries of the correlation parameter for analysis of longitudinal binary data that were described by Prentice (Biometrics 44 (1988), 1033 - 1048). Quasi-Least Squares (QLS) is an alternative computational... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 29 May 2009 01:19:41 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39429760,00.htm An onboard computer in the Volvo lorry simulator checks these biometrics against a stored record. Scanners that probe brain activity and heart rate are among the next generation of biometric security sensors being developed by the EU. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 12 May 2009 10:54:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39427424,00.htm Smith said in a statement: "While private companies will clearly benefit from the increased footfall from offering this service, their customers will benefit from being able to quickly provide their biometrics while they are out doing the shopping. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 06 May 2009 12:01:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39423617,00.htm The latest biometric technology could let workers access buildings with a wave of their hand. This vascular pattern scanner by Identica uses infrared light to capture the unique pattern of veins and capillaries on the back of a person's hand to... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:03:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60579381p,00.htm Chief Information Officer, Jim Condra felt biometrics would be the easiest solution to implement, because Stock Yards computer users could authenticate their identities during logon simply by placing their fingertips on desktop scanners. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:24:12 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60579606p,00.htm With the advent of more stringent government regulations, organizations are seeking ways to further strengthen IT security by incorporating stronger passwords and in many cases an additional form of authentication, such as a security card or token... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:24:12 +0000