Decentralized identity needs its iPod moment, identity veteran says
The message came from Charles Walton, principal at Agosti Group and former SVP of Identity at Avast and Mastercard. He,…
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FTC begins compensation phase of Avast privacy violation settlement
As part of a landmark $16.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over charges that UK-based software provider…
Increase in cyberattacks setting the stage for identity security’s rapid growth
Digital identity security is rapidly growing in importance as identity infrastructure becomes a target for cyber attackers. Misconfigurations of identity…
EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium selected for large-scale pilot
The European Commission has selected the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium (EWC) to conduct a large-scale pilot for the EU…
Avast joins FIDO Alliance, groups for decentralized and trusted digital ID
Avast’s plans for participation in the digital identity ecosystem are gradually becoming clearer, with the consumer cybersecurity provider announcing it…
Avast’s Charlie Walton wants you to Bring Your Own Identity
When I heard that Evernym, one of the first companies to bet big on self-sovereign identity, was acquired by European…
EU digital wallet: the race is on for pilot funding, tech supremacy, hearts and minds
eIDAS 2.0 is fast approaching. By September 2023, European Union citizens will have the right to download and populate a digital…
Avast makes another major decentralized digital ID acquisition with SecureKey deal
Avast has followed up its acquisition of Evernym by picking up Canada-based digital identity and authentication provider SecureKey Technologies. SecureKey…
Evernym acquisition sets next chapter for self-sovereign identity in Europe
There was big news in the world of self-sovereign digital identity last week, with the announcement of Avast acquiring Evernym….
Avast stakes SSI position with Evernym acquisition
Consumer cybersecurity giant Avast is acquiring self-sovereign identity pioneer Evernym, and plans to integrate its user-controlled digital identity technology and…
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