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Robert McCashin, CEO and chairman of Identix, says the deployment of biometric technology can help airports screen against hijackers. But he cautions against the potential for abuse.
Some pundits think that the complexity of a homeland defense system would be so vast and complex that today's technology would be overwhelmed. NCR president Mark Hurd says they're wrong.
Computing giant Sun Microsystems describes plans for Liberty Alliance, an online authentication service that will compete with Microsoft's Passport.
There's a new resolve among IT managers to protect Internet infrastructures. But does technology really have a chance against large-scale cyberattacks?
ICANN Chairman Vint Cerf fires back at critics who say his organisation impedes innovation on the Internet.
Can a national ID card protect Australians against terrorist attacks? And can citizens' details be protected by Public Key Infrastructure? We look at the types of hardware and software employed to combat terrorism, and how ports and other critical infrastructure are protected.
Countries begin test programs -- get ready for a facial scan the next time you take an overseas flight.
The men at the helm of two of Australia's largest security software companies check each other's defences. Additional reading: Microsoft launches Australian security effort
A coalition aiming to junk e-mail unites behind a US law but stumbles over a technology solution.
China's 960 million citizens will be issued with digital smart ID cards, starting from next year.
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.
Before he starts work every day, Oscar Carranza places his hand in a biometric scanner that traces the contours of his palm and compares them to digital records in the airport's central database.
Trying to keep corporate secrets away from prying eyes? We evaluate five encryption software packages
Everybody's going wireless"even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.
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