DigitalIDNews | Futronic supports Microsoft Vista and 2008 Server

Friday, February 29, 2008

Futronic Technology Company Limited, a Hong Kong-based fingerprint biometric vendor, announced that its latest version of its FinLogon software supports Microsoft Vista and Windows 2008 Server.

FinLogon is fingerprint authentication software for Microsoft Windows Logon control using fingerprint biometrics. With the touch of a finger, users can logon Windows of local computer or Active Directory of Windows Server. The password is replaced with the fingerprint. There are two versions of FinLogon: Personal and Enterprise, to target different users and applications.

Besides Windows Logon control, FinLogon also includes two free software tools which come in the FinLogon Add-On. Its One Touch Password Filler can replace any “username + password” pair by a finger touch when logon to any Windows and Web-based software. There’s also Fingerprint File Encryption that can encrypt and decrypt files and folders by a finger touch.

DIGIPASS Pack welcomes Gold and Platinum Editions to the family

The VASCO DIGIPASS Pack for remote authentication expands their offering of products with the introduction of their Gold and Platinum Editions.

Based on the IDENTIKEY Server software along with DIGIPASSGO6 authenticators, the Gold and Platinum Editions are said to be a complete solution in a box easy to install and manage, and ideally suited for small businesses wanting to add an extra security layer to their system.

Microsoft patches finally released to address SSL/TLS vulnerability

PhoneFactor’s SSL/TLS authentication project has been officially released by vendors after just one year in the making. Microsoft began releasing patches for all supported versions of Windows last week and the SSL/TLS vulnerability has been addressed by all major vendors without any known problems taking place.

Microsoft supports on-campus ID management

Microsoft has partnered with InCommon Affiliate for a program that’s responsible for providing the education community with a way to connect with affiliate partners who are able to help build the necessary underlying online infrastructure on campus that supports federated access.

SPYRUS reports FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification

SPYRUS Inc. has received a third FIPS 140-2 Level 3 verification for its Hydra Privacy Card, the first and only commercial product of its kind. The USB encryption devices have already received the certificate 1179 for file-based encryption and certificate 1320 for the SPYCOS crypto core, as well as the certificate 1394 for the XTS-AES sector-based encryption devices.

Entrust's IdentityGuard authentication providing more for Microsoft users

The Entrust IdentityGuard authentication system is ready for deployment amongst enterprises seeking protection on Microsoft Windows desktops and servers. The multi-factor authentication technology is designed specifically for Microsoft Windows clients. Entrust has reported that IdentityGuard can operate on more than 90% of the world’s Microsoft Windows desktops.

Ceelox earns Windows 7 logo

Ceelox has announced it has earned the “Compatible with Windows 7” due to its work with Microsoft in utilizing the Windows 7 Windows Biometric Framework, a set of components designed to better support biometric devices and built into the operating system, to create compatibility with its own offerings.

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Futronic supports Microsoft Vista and 2008 Server