Security News

Biometrics in 2019: Increased Security or New Attack Vector?
2019-01-09 18:17

Should we pump the brakes on the roll out of biometric security to first consider whether we are creating new vulnerabilities?

Unlocking the Power of Biometric Authentication with Behavior Analytics
2019-01-04 11:47

As biometrics continues to gain popularity in the authentication world, it’s important to keep in mind that multi-factor authentication is critical and behavior biometrics alone are not enough to...

Second-gen facial recognition tech aims to improve biometric security
2019-01-03 16:56

Facial recognition technology is getting a second look from solutions vendors, though legal frameworks for how biometrics are used are out of date.

Hertz, Clear Partner to Speed Rentals With Biometric Scans
2018-12-11 22:03

Biometric screening is expanding to the rental car industry. Hertz said Tuesday it is teaming up with Clear, the maker of biometric screening kiosks found at many airports, in an effort to slash...

Biometrics: Security Solution or Issue?
2018-12-11 16:25

Issues still exist when it comes to securing biometrics.

Acceptto Emerges from Stealth with Behavioral Biometric Authentication Platform
2018-11-27 14:04

Portland, Ore-based startup Acceptto has emerged from stealth today to launch its cognitive authentication platform and announce an unspecified Series A funding round from Aetna Ventures,...

BehavioSec announces authentication features and patents Behavioral Biometrics Platform
2018-11-08 03:00

BehavioSec released a series of new features to its BehavioSec Behavioral Biometrics Platform (Version 5.0) giving banks, fintech firms, retailers and cloud service providers authentication...

BehavioSec Adds New Features to Behavioral Biometrics Platform
2018-11-07 15:55

The relationship between security and user friction remains problematic. Businesses can increase security by strengthening authentication procedures, for example, by requiring multi-factor...

Is the US about to get a nationwide, privately owned, biometrics system?
2018-11-06 12:21

Two US biometric companies have partnered to research a private, nationwide biometrics system.

Female leaders recognized for contributions to biometrics and security
2018-10-31 00:00

Five distinguished leaders in the biometric identity and security industry have been selected as the 2018 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards, co-founded by the Security Industry Association...