DigitalIDNews | UPEK and RSA combine biometrics and tokens to secure laptops

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Biometrics vendor UPEK and security provider RSA have collaborated to deliver several products that form the basis for biometrics-based multi-factor authentication using embedded RSA SecurID technology.

Here’s how it works: An administrator issues a SecurID token seed to a user and has a fingerprint enrolled for biometric match. To authenticate to the system, the user swipes his finger on a USB peripheral or built-in fingerprint reader, and upon a successful fingerprint match, a token code is generated for use with an RSA Authentication Manager server.

Webinar points out how biometrics improve call centers

A webinar hosted by Angel.com, an interactive voice response (IVR) and call center solutions provider, and VoiceVault, a developer of voice recognition biometrics, drives at the need for voice biometrics in call center operations looking for unique alternatives to boost efficiency and lower costs, according to a TMCnet article.

BIO-key to unveil smart phone biometric platform

BIO-key International has announced it will be releasing their first biometric identification and authentication platform secure transmission of captured fingerprint data to a secure server via smart phones, laptops and desktops.

Candidate promises to bring smart card transit system to Toronto

Toronto mayoral candidate Rocco Rossi has promised to deliver Presto smart cards to the city’s “failing” transit system should he be elected, according to Inside Toronto.

Toronto Board of Trade urges TTC to stick with Presto

The Toronto Board of Trade (TBT) is urging the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to stick with its plan of implementing Presto’s smart cards instead of an open payment system for The Greater Toronto Area’s public transit, according to thestar.com.

SEPTA seeks federal funding for smart card system

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is applying for a $29.3 million TIGER II grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund a contactless smart card fare system, according to progressiverailroading.com.

Taiwan's smart ticketing system set for 2010 launch

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has announced that the country’s new integrated transit card system is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year, according to squidcard.com.

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UPEK and RSA combine biometrics and tokens to secure laptops