22 February 2021 15:51 GMT
Gradiant leads a project to develop a technology capable of verifying the identity of citizens in online processes of public services in a secure, easy-to-use and private way.
To do so, the alliance will work on the concept of Electronic Identity (eID), the way users can identify themselves through the network and will use Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies to ensure the process. This is IMPULSE (Identity Management in PUbLic SErvices), an initiative with a budget of around four million euros and involving up to 15 entities from 9 different countries.
Beyond its functionalities, IMPULSE seeks to be a tool to make easier the digitalisation of the European public sector. Digital processes are increasingly used by citizens. The current health crisis around the world has limited personal interactions, digitizing all kinds of procedures.
18 February 2021 17:48 GMT
BIO-key International, a provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions powered by biometrics, today announced an expanded Channel Alliance Partner (CAP) program designed to significantly broaden its global partner ecosystem and provide substantial new revenue opportunities for BIO-key partners. Originally launched in 2019, this expanded CAP program enables Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), system integrators and value-added resellers to take advantage of BIO-key’s flexible IAM solutions, including PortalGuard® IDaaS or Identity-as-a-Service, to create profitable customer relationships, cement themselves as trusted cybersecurity advisors, and drive recurring revenue for their businesses.
With the addition of PortalGuard IDaaS, a subscription-based cloud authentication platform, BIO-key partners can deliver the combined benefits of biometric identity with highly flexible options for single sign
16 February 2021 18:21 GMT
BIO-key International, an innovative provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions powered by biometrics, today announced that a West Coast State Election Office has expanded its implementation of BIO-key s biometric multi-factor authentication solution for secure access to its voter registration database statewide. The solution combines BIO-key s core biometric software engine, WEB-key, and its PIV-Pro FIPS compliant fingerprint scanners to address the state s requirements to secure access to voter data.. The state s additional investment in BIO-key’s biometric election security solution builds upon their earlier deployment and the deployments of election offices in Florida, as well as others that are evaluating BIO-key’s solutions to strengthen the security of election data access.
16 February 2021 18:14 GMT
1Kosmos, a cybersecurity solution that provides digital identity proofing and passwordless authentication, announced a $15 million investment from ForgePoint Capital, the premier venture investor for early-stage cybersecurity companies. With the closing of this funding round, 1Kosmos comes out of stealth mode to offer a unique security platform that brings the highest identity and authentication assurance levels through advanced biometrics and a private blockchain ecosystem. Led by CEO Hemen Vimadalal, CTO Rohan Pinto and CSO Mike Engle, 1Kosmos’ family of products BlockID Verify, BlockID Workforce and BlockID Customer delivers unmatched security for enterprises and individuals. At ForgePoint, our goal is to build the next generation of companies that protect the digital world, said Alberto Yépez, founding partner at ForgePoint Capital and 1Kosmos board member. 1Kosmos provides an integrated offering to enable organizations to drive their digital tr