ThirdFactor | PalmSecure gets international certification

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Fujistu Limited, a developer of biometric solutions, has had their palm vein scanner, PalmSecure, certified under the international Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (CCITSE) as Evaluation Assurance Level 2. The PalmSecure is the first vascular authentication system to receive this stringent certification and only the third of all biometric products.

The CCITSE evaluates IT products by looking at the security and quality assurance of the system. The Evaluation level 2 that the PalmSecure was put through specifically tested the structural soundness of the product. Currently, the CCITSE is recognized in 25 countries and Fujitsu is hopeful that the new certification will open up some new markets for their product.

Ayonix promoting PalmSecure device

Japanese security and biometric technology developer Ayonix has introduced its new palm-vein scanner called PalmSecure.

PalmSecure operates as a contactless biometric authentication device by utilizing near-infrared light to take a picture of the unique vein layout in an individual’s hand and subsequently authenticate their identity. The contactless, and consequent hygienic, aspect of it has Ayonix expecting popularity in the health care sector for their device.

Fujitsu unveils new palm vein scanner

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a supplier of computer products including peripherals and biometric security solutions, announced the PalmSecure LT for single sign-on device, a compact, cost-effective version of the company’s palm vein recognition technology.

Fujitsu's palm technology wins award

Frost & Sullivan has recognized the PalmSecure palm-vein authentication device from biometrics developer Fujitsu with its 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation.

CSC Test Lab receives A2LA certification

Technology developer CSC’s Test Lab, a laboratory that works towards developing biometric and other identity management solutions, has been awarded a International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission certification from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, according to a UPI article.

Kantara Initiative accredits eValid8

The Kantara Initiative’s Identity Assurance Accreditation and Certification Program has awarded its first accreditation to eValid8. The company is an IT auditing firm in the field of identity management, IT auditing, privacy impact assessment, and regulatory compliance.

Fujitsu to demo LOGONDIRECTOR

Fujitsu Frontech North America, a developer of biometric systems and solutions, has announced it will demonstrate their PalmSecure LOGONDIRECTOR palm vein authentication system at IBM Pulse 2010 expo and conference later this month in Las Vegas.

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