Biometrics & Forensics

The majority of consumers are concerned about the security and use of Pins, passwords and 'secret' data used by bank call centres to verify identity. Biometric technologies for authentication purposes are years away from being ready for use, according to head of security at UK’s trade association for payments, APACS. The federal Department of Homeland Security plans to establish a biometric exit program at all airports and seaports in the United States. Researchers at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (Nist) have created fingerprint identification technology that meets the standardised accuracy criteria for federal identification cards.. Pirated microchips based on stolen blueprints could soon be a thing of the past thanks to computer engineers at Rice University and the University of Michigan.  

 

All too often, people are victims of identity theft. Less common, but perhaps more dangerous, is the growing trend of medical identity fraud. Whether you've been hacked or suspect an employee of wrongdoing, knowing how to preserve evidence is crucial. Derek Parkinson reports. Chip and PIN credit cards are hitting Australian shores. Negar Salek, demystifies the emerging secure payment technology and its potential benefits. Today's world has an unprecedented need for security. From restricting access to physical resources, such as buildings and facilities, to controlling access to IT resources such as computers and networks. In response to a security-conscious world, venture capitalists are pumping investment dollars into new surveillance technologies, which are designed to help safeguard people and property.