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Fujitsu rolls out biometric palm vein authentication in Japan offices
Biometrics

Fujitsu rolls out biometric palm vein authentication in Japan offices

Fujitsu is rolling out its biometric palm vein authentication solutions within its own company to replace passwords used by around 80,000 employees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments
Identity and Access Management

Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments

Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
Malware

IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018

WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms
Virtualisation

RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms

RSA has announced authentication partnerships with the likes of CyberArk, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and VMware.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management
Biometrics

How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management

According to Verizon's 2017 Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged stolen or weak passwords.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD
Malware

1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD

​Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Singapore firm Ammbr teams with US security token provider to expand blockchain
Multi-factor authentication

Singapore firm Ammbr teams with US security token provider to expand blockchain

Singapore's Ammbr has teamed up with Rivetz to develop advanced multi-factor authentication and an identity and authentication platform.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay
Malware

Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay

ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
US research team takes biometric scanning to heart
Biometrics

US research team takes biometric scanning to heart

Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method of biometric scanning that uses heart scans for authentication.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Okta enhances its Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication
Software-as-a-Service

Okta enhances its Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication

The announcement came at the company's annual Oktane conference in Las Vegas, which saw record attendance figures of over 2500 people.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Study finds it's still the basics causing critical threats for businesses
Multi-factor authentication

Study finds it's still the basics causing critical threats for businesses

Old-school flaws expose firms to cyber peril, study finds 60% of web app threats tied to basic weaknesses in scripting and security.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Sydney authentication provider to work with US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Multi-factor authentication

Sydney authentication provider to work with US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Sydney-based cybersecurity firm TokenOne is now the first Australian company to be selected for a consortium project for the NCCoE.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core
Encryption

Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core

Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market
Firewalls

WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market

WatchGuard Technologies is venturing into the advanced authentication market after officially closing its acquisition of Datablink.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Authentication stories

Auckland firm Verifi to provide online ID services for Lotteries Commission
Identity and Access Management

Auckland firm Verifi to provide online ID services for Lotteries Commission

Auckland-based identity verification firm Verifi will now provide services for the New Zealand Lotteries Commission for online age verification.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
The importance of two-factor authentication in banking & business
Multi-factor authentication

The importance of two-factor authentication in banking & business

New Zealanders urged to use two-factor authentication as part of everyday online interactions, says New Zealand Bankers' Association.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Diving into the magic of two-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication

Diving into the magic of two-factor authentication

More effective privileged account management can also greatly mitigate risk and reduce the exposure surface for businesses.

By Lennie Tan • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Anytime, anywhere, any device: New tech fires up digital transformation
Identity and Access Management

Anytime, anywhere, any device: New tech fires up digital transformation

With a large amount of data flowing through an enterprise, it's critical to have solutions that can identify who is accessing what from where.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017