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39 Myths about ePassports
(Dec 2009) The facts behind ePassports and RFID technology
There are currently more than 100 million e-passports in circulation, issued by
over 50 countries. This number continues to grow every day, with 70 million new
epassports being issued every year. This article looks to rebut some of the
myths that surround the e-passport and that risk derailing the introduction of
the more secure ID document unless debunked. |
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Microbanking (Nov 2009) The World Bank, the largest international donor in the field of information and communication technologies for development, has launched a major new initiative to promote the spread of digital technology in developing countries. |
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Remote Access: Who is getting into your network? (Nov 2009) With the impact of the global economic downturn, companies are exploring ways to increase the cost efficiency of their operations and encouraging working from home as one of the options. |
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The Case for a National Digital Identity Credential (Oct 2009) The US is in the midst of an identity crisis. Evidence of the problem is apparent in all sectors of our government and economy. |
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eBanking Security (Oct 2009) New technology brings higher security with greater convenience. Today, 24 million people in Germany are already using online banking services. Apart from the factors, scope of services and price, the security of the private account data is increasingly becoming a decision criterion when choosing a bank... Read more... |
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Smart Cards and U.S. Healthcare
(Oct 2009) Recent moves within the federal government have brought the healthcare discussion to the forefront. This renewed focus provides an opportunity to evaluate the overall system... Read more... |
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Encouraging users to indulge in 3G multimedia fun (Sept 2009) 2009 marks a watershed year for the China telecommunications market as the authorities have issued the long-awaited third-generation (3G) mobile phone licenses to the three operators there. Read more... |
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Personalized banking cards
(Sept 2009) In a society that is all about the individual, companies are competing to come up with new ways of providing a tailored offering, from customized ringtones to personalized bank cards. Read more... |
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eDriver licenses for Monterrey drivers
(Aug 2009) The smart card driver’s license scheme that was piloted in Nuevo Leon last year has proved so beneficial in reducing traffic accidents, insurance costs, identity theft and even fraud in the administration. Read more... |
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Identity matters June 2009 David Mitchell of Barclays explains how banks are now following the lead of the enterprise sector in using two-factor authentication to safeguard identity. Read more... |
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The future of eDcouments March 2009 Electronic versions of secure documents have evolved gradually over the years to supersede their conventional counterparts. Read More... |
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The role of the UICC in Long Term Evolution all IP networks February 2009 The UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) is the smart card used in mobile terminals for GSM and UMTS/3G networks. Read more... |
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Secure and Convenient Banking January 2009 Online Banking goes mobile without sacrifying security : recent case studies. |
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Modernizing healthcare December 2008 One of the
biggest challenges facing healthcare providers around the world
is ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data. |
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Security in documents October 2008 ID documents are going high-tech, but are these solutions secure? Researchers claim to have hacked an epassport. But there is so much more than the chip in today's modern secure documents. Read more... |
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Personal Data Protection Summer 2008 Nowadays, our mobile phone often stores not only our contacts' phone numbers, but also pictures, Mp3 files, door codes, birthdays, and much more. What happens if the SIM card is damaged or lost? Read more... |
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E-Healthcare June 2008 Healthcare is both a vital service for citizens and a multi-billion euro (or dollar) business. Whatever the mix of private and public institutions involved in the delivery of healthcare, cost reduction and efficiency are paramount. Read more... |
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Web 2.0 May 2008 Advances in Internet technologies offer huge opportunities. They give people a new space to make a statement, lots of statements. But they also raise concerns about loss of identity or the true value of communication. Read more... |
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Mobile Television April 2008 Not long ago, the thought of watching television on a small screen seemed far-fetched. However, since 2005, interest in Mobile Television has grown rapidly. Read more...
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IAM: enhancing access
March 2008
Incredibly, most enterprise networks,
eBanking sites and online communities only require static
identity credentials for access to facilities, networks and
sensitive information.
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E-Citizenship December 2007
The Internet has brought tremendous change to Business and Governments
are close observers of the evolution of business practises.
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