Online and Digital Identification, Securing Web 2.0, PKI and Digital Certificates

Won J. Jun joins ID Technology Partners

Monday, January 11, 2010

Won J. Jun, an expert in smart card systems and Identity and access management, has joined ID Technology Partners. Jun’s record includes working on government and commercial contracts including federal, state, military, telecommunications, energy, transit and financial sector projects.

ID Technology Partners is a consulting firm with a focus on the secure authentication industry. Jun has experience in elements such as smart cards, public key infrastructure, ID credentialing, biometrics, independent verification and electronic benefits transfer. [end] 

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