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CEM releases three-factor authentication device

Thursday, September 4, 2008

CEM Systems, an Ireland based developer of access control devices, has developed a device, called the S610f, with three-factor authentication that consists of an IP card reader, fingerprint reader and a PIN input, according to a Security Park article. The device features a Suprema SFM3000 series fingerprint reader.

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ZK Software, a developer of facial and fingerprint recognition systems, has introduced a new two-factor authentication device.

The device, called iFace utilizes both fingerprint and facial recognition and can authenticate an identity in two seconds. Additionally, the iFace, which is designed for use in time and attendance tracking, physical access control and basic identification authentication, touts other capabilities such as ability to store multiple facial expressions, infrared camera for authentication in poor light and options for wireless communication.  

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After six months of internal testing, Cloudkick Web application has chosen Yubico’s USB-key multi-factor authentication product as an option for customer login. The YubiKey aims to add another layer of security for customers managing their cloud servers.

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Equitrac, a Plantation, Fla. provider of print management and cost recovery software, has rolled out Equitrac Express and Equitrac Office version 4.2 which aims to reduce document costs, increase document security, and eliminate waste.

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DigitalPersona has announced the release of new biometric solution for digital access management, data protection and communication security.

The solution, called DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise, is capable of full disk encryption, two-factor virtual private network authentication utilizing biometrics and smart cards, fingerprint biometrics, is integrated with Microsoft Active Directory and can all be managed from a central system.

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Animetrics has announced the release of a new facial recognition authentication service available on certain mobile phones.

The service, called FaceR CredentialME, is available on devices using the Android, Windows Mobile and RIM operating systems on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks and was launched in conjunction with Troy Security Solutions, a mobile products and solutions provider.

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Elephant Talk Communications, a provider of software and services for the telecommunications and financial services industries, has announced the launch of new voice biometric offering called VALid-SVP.

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