Hitachi builds prototype of compact finger vein scanner for access control
Hitachi has built a finger vein scanner prototype that enables users to simply wave their finger over the scanner to…
Access Control
Biometric access control is a form of security. Physical access control regulates who or what can access locations such as building, campuses, rooms, or safes, and therefore ranges from automatic doors to padlocks. Logical access control limits accessibility to computer networks, accounts, systems and data. Find biometric access control solutions here.
Fujitsu provides insurance firm Hiscox with PalmSecure palm vein reader
Fujitsu recently shared a customer case study involving Bermuda-based specialist insurance firm Hiscox, which was looking to upgrade its internal…
Infineon Technologies security products support new FIDO 1.0 specifications
Infineon Technologies announced that its hardware-based security practices support the recently released FIDO 1.0 specifications. FIDO defines an open standard…
Nok Nok Labs offers support for FIDO 1.0 standards, raises $8.25 million in funding
Nok Nok Labs announced it has added support for FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance on the final publication of the…
Sticky Password adds biometric authentication
The newest version of Sticky Password, a flexible password manager which was released today, now includes fingerprint authentication. Sticky Password’s…
Hoyos Labs introduces app that allows users to access websites using biometrics
Hoyos Labs announced it has launched 1U, a new app that uses an advanced “liveness” detection system to identify the…
Most popular biometrics news updates for week ending December 7
Here’s a recap of most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Biometrics Week in Review:…
Google wants biometric authentication over passwords for Glass
Google’s next version of Google Glass could enable wearers to access websites by scanning their fingerprints or eyes instead of…
Precise Biometrics updates line of smart card readers for smartphones and tablets
Precise Biometrics has launched three new Tactivo smart card readers for iPhone 6, iPad mini 3 and iPad Air 2….
Polish banks ordered to offer strong authentication for online payment systems
Polish banks have until January 31, 2015 to ensure that their online payment systems comply with the new security standards…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
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- Online Age Assurance
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