News (18)

  • NEC hands the office keys to a biometric smartcard

    NEC has launched a biometric smartcard security system that combines the technologies needed to authorise a user's physical access to corporate buildings with their network and application access.

  • A fingerprint is forever

    The pros and cons of biometric security aren't as black and white as they once seemed.

  • Hacker talks fooling e-passport systems

    The researcher who claims to have created code that can emulate and clone e-passports has given details of the purported hack.

  • CommBank datacentres get biometrics

    The Commonwealth Bank is taking extra steps to protect its datacentres, by expanding its use of a biometric access control system called Cornerstone to datacentres through NSW and Victoria.

  • Gates predicts death of the password

    Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has predicted the demise of the traditional password because it cannot "meet the challenge" of keeping critical information secure.

Features and Case Studies (10)

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market.

  • NEC hands the office keys to a biometric smartcard

    NEC has launched a biometric smartcard security system that combines the technologies needed to authorise a user's physical access to corporate buildings with their network and application access.

  • 10 ways to secure borderless networks

    Traditional security models are dependent on "border patrol" via firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention system and other perimeter protection methods. In new, borderless networks, the focus shifts to protection of the data itself. Here are 10 technologies you should be looking at to help secure your borderless network.

  • Biometrics: Still searching for a pulse

    A few years ago, the uptake of biometric technology was considered a sure thing. But fast forward to present day and ZDNet Australia can reveal that companies are reluctant to use biometrics due to their negative stigma.

  • Analysis: CommBank alone on voice biometrics

    The Commonwealth Bank stands alone as the only top tier bank in Australia with its sights on biometrics as a means to improve security for its customers -- but critics say the technology is still too young.

Reviews (4)

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.

  • One-touch security

    ZDNet Australia looks at some of the biometrics technologies currently available and examines how they can protect your valuable network.

  • PGP Personal Security

    PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is a respected encryption mechanism for protecting email correspondence. PGPi is available for free, so the main reason for purchasing PGP Personal Security 7.03 would be to obtain the extra features that McAfee provides.

  • Windows Superguide 2000

    We’ve upgraded and so should you. Here’s our Windows Superguide with the straight story--much of it undocumented--about how to make Windows 2000 work for your business.

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