News (33)

  • Biometrics special: Who are you?

    Forgotten your password again? Read on to find out how you'll be logging on, checking in, and signing off in the very near future.

  • NZ govt settles authentication standards

    After a long process of research and consultation that began in 2004, the New Zealand government today released its authentication standards for e-government.

  • Australians want what's bad for them: Biometrics

    Australians would prefer to use voice biometrics rather than PIN and password verification to prove their identity but security experts warn biometrics exposes consumers to even greater risk.

  • Teachers use Post tokens to secure pay

    NSW Teachers Credit Union has become the first customer of Australia Post's push into online banking authentication and its token-based service.

  • New Zealand examines voluntary ID system

    The New Zealand government is working on a voluntary token-based identity authentication system for people dealing with government and possibly with private businesses as well.

Features and Case Studies (11)

  • Biometrics special: Who are you?

    Forgotten your password again? Read on to find out how you'll be logging on, checking in, and signing off in the very near future.

  • 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.

  • Why use digital signatures on macros

    Organisations that want to distribute and use macros without running headlong into a security nightmare often implement digital signatures. See how digitally signing Office macros allows users to verify that electronic content comes from a trusted source.

  • The what, why and how of security

    Right now, no topic in IT is hotter than security. And with all the acronyms and buzzwords flying around—from IDS to social engineering to PKI—it's helpful to take a step back and examine some larger questions,such as the what and why of security.

  • Biometric options multiply

    Biometric authentication systems may be common within a few years, thanks to improving technology and the concept of combining multiple biometrics, to increase security or to provide a backup in case one technique fails.

Reviews (3)

  • Biometrics special: Who are you?

    Forgotten your password again? Read on to find out how you'll be logging on, checking in, and signing off in the very near future.

  • To know you by your touch

    One of the most annoying things that can happen when using a computer is forgetting your password or log on name. Digital Persona's, UareU Pro finger print verification system is among the first applications of biometrics security systems in mainstream personal and office computing

  • One-touch security

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

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