IDnow joins IDunion network to build an open ecosystem for decentralised identity management

IDnow announces its participation in the IDunion network, which aims to build an open ecosystem for decentralised identity management. For the IDunion network, central aspects of implementation are security, cost-effectiveness, user-friendliness and pr… Continue reading IDnow joins IDunion network to build an open ecosystem for decentralised identity management

GlobalPlatform achieves ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation to support cybersecurity initiatives

GlobalPlatform has been accredited as an ISO/IEC 17065 compliant certification body. Accreditation demonstrates the certification processes in place for its three certification schemes: functional, secure element (SE) security and trusted execution env… Continue reading GlobalPlatform achieves ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation to support cybersecurity initiatives

Platform or roaming FIDO2 authenticators: Which one is right for your workforce?

One of the main criticisms of any advanced authentication system is usability. In FIDO2 multi-factor authentication (MFA), platform authenticators aim to be the answer to our usability woes, but do they improve the user experience and are they enterpri… Continue reading Platform or roaming FIDO2 authenticators: Which one is right for your workforce?

LoginID SDK empowers developers to integrate FIDO strong authentication into their websites or apps

LoginID announced additional SDK options for developers. These SDKs empower developers to integrate FIDO strong authentication into their websites or apps. A recent PYMNTS report has referenced the importance of strong authentication methods such as bi… Continue reading LoginID SDK empowers developers to integrate FIDO strong authentication into their websites or apps

HID Global TouchChip TC series of capacitive fingerprint sensors achieves Level 1 PAD status

HID Global announced the TouchChip TC series of capacitive fingerprint sensors has been awarded Level 1 certification by independent third-party testing house iBeta Quality Assurance. This conformance – conducted in accordance with ISO/IEC 30107-3 – af… Continue reading HID Global TouchChip TC series of capacitive fingerprint sensors achieves Level 1 PAD status

FIDO Alliance unveils UX guidelines and new FIDO2 standards enhancements

The FIDO Alliance announced its first user experience (UX) guidelines and new FIDO2 standards enhancements aimed at accelerating the world’s move beyond passwords. With over 4 billion devices, all major browsers and operating systems now supporting FID… Continue reading FIDO Alliance unveils UX guidelines and new FIDO2 standards enhancements

Transmit Security raises $543M to accelerate its mission of helping the world go passwordless

Transmit Security announced it has raised $543 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s pre-money valuation to $2.2 billion, and marking the largest Series A funding round in cybersecurity history and one of the highest valuations for a boot… Continue reading Transmit Security raises $543M to accelerate its mission of helping the world go passwordless

LoginID WordPress plugin allows websites using WordPress to enable strong authentication in five clicks

LoginID announced the launch of its WordPress plugin. The plugin is free to install, and enables websites powered by WordPress to install strong passwordless authentication in five clicks. The solution also helps WordPress websites align to emerging an… Continue reading LoginID WordPress plugin allows websites using WordPress to enable strong authentication in five clicks

FIDO launches protocol to secure IoT onboarding to cloud and on-premise management platforms

The FIDO Alliance announced the launch of the FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) protocol, a new, open IoT standard which will enable devices to simply and securely onboard to cloud and on-premise management platforms. Through this standard, the FIDO Alliance a… Continue reading FIDO launches protocol to secure IoT onboarding to cloud and on-premise management platforms

TikTok Privacy Concerns, macOS Ransomware, Bad Passwords

In episode 128 for July 6th 2020: In episode 128 for July 6th 2020: New TikTok privacy concerns, the rise of macOS ransomware, and details on new research about bad password choices. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Family Safety and Security with And… Continue reading TikTok Privacy Concerns, macOS Ransomware, Bad Passwords