Behavioral health data exchange faces tech, privacy obstacles
A recent report of a successful pilot of interstate behavioral health data exchange by a coalition of states showed that technical and operational barriers remain before such data can be exchanged nationwide.
ID.me trust framework extends military ID authentication
Using Troop ID from ID.me, more than 200,000 military clients are using a single sign-on technique to verify their military affiliation at a number of the company's retail partners.
The future of government ID cards
Employee IDs cards are incorporating some relatively mature technologies that increase the level of interaction and tracking potential.
Device authentication tool helps detect tax fraudsters
Experian's Tax Return Analysis Platform goes beyond identity verification to offer device-proofing, catching fraud before refunds are processed.
Cutting off identity-based fraud at the source
Government could mitigate identity fraud at local motor vehicle departments by instituting authentication solutions backed by a combination of internal and external databases.
HSPD-12: Is government's glass half full or half empty?
The recent success of the Census Bureau in setting up an HSPD-12 based identity management system shows the federal government is poised to meet next-generation smart card standards.
Inkblots and gestures: Getting creative about security
Because today’s cell phones contain more data than many desktop computers, improving security for mobile devices is becoming a priority.
DARPA posts catalog of software and research results
The Open Catalog is curated list of DARPA-sponsored software and research projects that may draw interest and usage from other government agencies.
New tools for combating income tax refund fraud
Agencies can combat income tax refund fraud with authentication tools that fit into existing evaluation processes.
HSPD-12 at 10 years: Still a long way to go
The presidential directive that mandated the interoperable PIV card for government workers and contactors will be 10 years old this year, but although millions of cards have been issued, their actual usage remains dismally low.
In the wake of Heartbleed, open source software is under scrutiny
Open source software is not inherently more risky than proprietary, but you should be involved if you use it. “If it’s open source and it’s not secure, it’s partly your fault.”
Cloud service simplifies certificate management, credentialing
Entrust IdentityGuard cloud-based console simplifies management of SSL, PKI, certificate discovery, device certificates and credentialing.
Universities beef up cybersecurity, identity theft research
The universities of Texas and Connecticut invest in cybersecurity research and development centers to build defenses and educate public on risks.
Government's credential exchange to go live soon
The Federal Cloud Credential Exchange, hosted by the Postal Service, is expected to be in operation this spring, providing a cloud-based identity hub for agencies.
State pilots test ID management for online services
Michigan and Pennsylvania are testing identity proofing and enabling federated use of secure credentials for online access to government services.
Blurred future for iris recognition?
If the iris changes as people age, then ID systems based on iris recognition could cause security chaos.
DOD mulls future of troubled automated biometric ID system
The upgrade path of the Defense Department’s Automated Biometrics Identification system remains unclear as the Army confronts test failures and future IT roadblocks.
Facial recognition tech takes on DUI offenders
A portable device has combined traditional breathalyzers with facial recognition software to test for alcohol in lower level drunk drivers.
Can derived credentials turn a phone into an ID manager?
The federal government has been testing derived credentials for smartphone-based remote authentication, but making the plan work is proving to be tricky.
SRI rapid-fire facial scanner IDs people on the move
SRI International debuts its IOM Passport SL system, a facial scanner for fast identification of people on the move, in high traffic areas.
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