The Smart Card Alliance, a nonprofit advocate for increased understanding and adoption of smartcard technology, will soon turn its focus to the healthcare sector.
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Smartcard advocate hosts health ID webinar
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Critics call for use of biometrics in airline safety
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Some security experts are concerned that the program does not require biometric authentication and see the policy as a loophole that could potentially be exploited by terrorists disguised as pilots.
Texas financial firm adopts biometrics
Friday, August 12th, 2011
The San Antonio Federal Credit Union recently adopted biometric technology to manage employee computer access.
U.S. smartcard markets lags behind global competitors
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Unfortunately, the cost associated with some high-tech security features is preventing U.S. companies from adopting smartcard technology, according the ATM Marketplace.
Biometrics may soon replace the wallet
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Although there have been several applications for the technology in medical and law enforcement sectors, consumer payments are expected to be a primary driver of growth for mobile biometrics.
ID badges for solicitors protect Illinois consumers
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Local authorities have urged citizens to review city ordinances related to door-to-door solicitors after a recent wave of complaints.
Equipping law enforcement with mobile biometrics
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Mobile biometric fingerprint scanners and iris scanners are rumored to be making their way onto U.S. streets in the near future.
Smart Card Alliance speaks on technology legislation
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
The Smart Card Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to smartcard education and promotion, recently supported the Obama administration’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace.
Restricting physical access is key to IT security
Monday, August 1st, 2011
Using ID badges or biometric solutions to restrict physical access is fundamental to the security of enterprise IT departments.
Top Ohio healthcare provider debuts biometric solution
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Summa Health System, one of Ohio’s largest integrated healthcare delivery systems, has deployed a new fingerprint biometric authentication solution to strengthen its compliance with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
