Biometrics
Facing backlash, MyEG defends deal with Malaysian govt
MyEG, one of the largest publicly-listed tech companies in South-East Asia, has come out in an attempt to clear the air over its appointment as the sole provider of the online renewal of foreign workers’ work permits, and issues related to this appointment.
Data security and the biometric single sign-on advantage
With an increasing number of data security breaches due to weak passwords and inadequate network and data encryption systems, many organisations are considering deploying biometric single sign-on solutions for secure password and identity management, writes Arifin Hussain.
How multimodal biometrics improve border control security
The use of biometrics by border control agencies worldwide is now commonplace, but Arifin Hussain presents a strong argument for stepping up to multimodal systems.
MasterCard out to end use of passwords in e-payments
MasterCard Inc has outlined its vision for online payments beyond passwords, saying this would make life simpler for cardholders while increasing security.
Five innovations that will change our lives within 5yrs: IBM
IBM has unveiled the eighth annual ‘IBM 5 in 5 – a list of innovations that it said would have the potential to change the way people work, live and interact during the next five years.
FortiGuard Labs’ five security predictions for 2014
Fortinet has rolled out FortiGuard Labs’ 2014 security predictions, highlighting five threats to watch out for next year.
The government biometrics market
Biometric technology has gradually gained prominence across both government and commercial sectors, but it is the former that offers the most promising growth opportunities, writes Ram Ravi of Frost & Sullivan.
