Month: January 2019

HID goID™ solution has been extended to provide an end-to-end system for deploying and managing a mobile citizen ID program. From issuance through verification, HID goID is backed by the same high security standards for data, communication and privacy protection that are used in today’s physical electronic ID (eID) programs. “This is a major step in delivering the full value of our goID solution, as we extend its capabilities for provisioning, updating and revoking mobile IDs to include the full range of citizen ID program functionality,” said Wei Jin Lee, Regional Director Secure Issuance, APAC with HID Global, “Governments now have everything they need to move to a fully mobile society including support for integrating goID with existing issuance systems, developing a citizen app, and ensuring compliance with international standards for digital credentials.” Key HID goID solution components include an issuance system, utilizing HID Global’s renowned Integrale™ modular software suite for the management of physical and mobile IDs; a gateway for mobile ID provisioning which can be managed locally by governments or offered as a service; and a software development kit (SDK) for the development of the citizen app to meet local requirements. HID Global also provides comprehensive support and training for the creation and deployment of the citizen app and verification solutions. HID goID includes off-the-shelf data structures enabling governments to issue mobile passports that will help comply with digital travel credentials currently being developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and to issue mobile driver’s licenses that will help promote compliance with ISO18013-5 specifications being developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The solution enables countries to move from paper or electronic documents to mobile IDs, streamlining proof of identity issuance through overthe-air provisioning directly to citizens’ phones. It protects privacy with end-to-end encryption and four layers of fraud-fighting security mechanisms. Additionally, citizens can control what verification data they share, and with whom. Post-issuance technologies keep mobile IDs current and trustable, and verification can be performed from distances up to 66 feet (20 meters). HID goID also enables issuing authorities to easily add other government agencies and authorized private sector entities into its ecosystem. This creates new opportunities to improve communication between governments and their citizens while opening the door for people to carry many different citizen and commercial IDs in one convenient mobile application.

Gemalto is supplying Intesa Sanpaolo, the leading banking group in ltaly, with the first Mastercard biometric contactless payment card. The pilot promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo and Mastercard allows to test an EMV contactless biometric card for the first time in Europe. Consumers may simply tap their card to any POS terminal to pay and authorize the transaction with their fingerprint, combining a fast and convenient user experience to an advanced cardholder authentication approach. In addition, the card works without a battery as it’s powered by the terminal which means that there is no limit on the number of transactions. Enhanced contactless payment working with existing  infrastructure Intesa Sanpaolo’s initiative is the latest step forward in the bank’s ambitious digital transformation strategy. Fingerprint authentication sweeps away limits on the value of contactless payments, removing the need to enter a PIN or sign the receipt, As a result, it simplifies the consumer experience at the point of sale and makes it faster and safer. The card works with existing EMV card terminal infrastructure, so merchants can easily maximize the shopping experience delivered to their customers without the need to upgrade their current hardware or software. For issuers, the technology helps detect and prevent fraud, increase approval rates, reduce operational costs and foster customer loyalty. Fully secure, on the spot fingerprint enrolment Intesa Sanpaolo has 11.9 million customers and 4,400 branches in Italy. Gemalto’s solution includes secure onthe-spot fingerprint enrollment at selected locations and in the future customers could even enroll for the service at home. To ensure the right to privacy, biometric data is stored on the card itself, not the bank’s servers. Protection is further enhanced by the fact that personal data is encrypted and never leaves the card. “We are proud to have undertaken the first step to introduce in Italy a card which technology offers the consumers clear and concrete benefits, following our choice to anticipate and facilitate the diffusion of innovative technologies functional to people’s everyday banking,” said Cinzia Bruzzone, Retail Manager Intesa Sanpaolo, “The Intesa Sanpaolo – Mastercard pilot project, achieved with Mercury Payment System support, avails itself of Gemalto’s contribution as a global operator, who provided the technology behind the new biometric cards and the tools necessary for storing the fingerprint on the chip.” “Consumers are quickly recognizing the combined power of contactless and biometric technologies to take the stress and strain out of secure transactions,” said Bertrand Knopf, Executive Vice President Banking and Payment for Gemalto, “We are delighted to work with Intesa Sanpaolo and Mastercard on another pioneering project, this time bringing the effortless safety of a biometric sensor EMV card to their consumers.” Intesa Sanpaolo’s initial pilot will run in Turin, Milan, and Rome and is scheduled to last 16 weeks.

Gemalto has announced a joint pilot with a leading airline to bring additional convenience and security to the traveler’s experience via biometric boarding in Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The test will confirm that passenger needs and expectations are met through use of facial recognition versus a traditional boarding pass as well as satisfying CBP (Customs and Border Protection) U.S. Exit requirements. The world of travel is changing rapidly, and with air traffic expected to double and reach 7.8 billion passengers by 2036, airlines and airports are innovating to meet new government and consumer demands for enhanced security and efficiency. Gemalto will satisfy these needs together with biometric boarding using facial recognition. “Being able to use your face instead of your boarding pass will not only enhance security but allow passengers to board more easily and quickly,” said Neville Pattinson, SVP of Government Programs, Gemalto, “The passenger process is changing globally and we are pleased to be on the leading edge of this change by enabling our partners to offer improved service and security with our biometric capabilities.” Easier boarding process with minimal hardware and infrastructure changes for the airport and airlines The pilot program at LAX is uniquely flexible with regards to space limitations and future options as the solution will be integrated into the existing agent podium to facilitate boarding. Passengers will approach the gate and receive confirmation via a computer screen and camera following a facial verification from Customs and Border Protection’s Traveler Verification Services. Once verified, the captured images will be wiped from the system to ensure privacy for all passengers. At a recent Department of Homeland Security biometric testing rally Gemalto’s Live Face Identification System (LFIS) achieved a 99.44% successful acquisition rate in less then five seconds, comparing very favorably to the average of only 65% over the same period amongst the other vendors present.

Challenges To deploy a high-performance, reliable, and easy-to-use HD surveillance solution in KAIA’s 13 parking lots, terminal lobbies, retail shops, duty free areas, and restaurants for greater security, more efficient management, and to protect travellers and airport assets were a great challenge. Solution 274 Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 1MP to 16MP provide complete coverage of KAIA’s parking lots, terminals’ lobbies, and all internal mar ket shops; all of which are streamed and monitored around the clock in the airport’s state-of-the-art control room. Security personnel manage the Avigilon HD surveillance system using Avigilon Control Center Enterprise Network video management software. Benefits With the Avigilon HD Surveillance System installed, security officers can easily navigate and manage its 274 cameras, delivering irrefutable evidence to facilitate investigations, monitor inventory levels, and ensure best practices in terminal lobbies and all market shops. The airport lowered installation and labor costs by reducing the number of cameras required from 2300 analog-based cameras to just 274 Avigilon HD cameras. Leveraging Avigilon’s use of JPEG 2000 compression technology and high definition stream management technology, KAIA was also able to achieve superior image quality with minimal network bandwidth requirements.  

Many companies who hire space are high tech, and therefore they expect the facilities they work in to include the latest technology. The challenge LABS faced when developing a co-working environment was to offer a safe and secure working environment that is easy to use by both the clients and staff, and uses the latest technology features and provides flexibility and future proofing.   The Gallagher solution The Gallagher solution was specified for the project because of the central hub it provides, as well as its ability to integrate with a number of products such as visitor management software (VMS) and CCTV. The Gallagher channel partner was able to offer a tailored security package that ensured LABS premises are safely monitored, guaranteeing smooth day-to-day operation. The business value Community Manager at Camden, Fran, is able to use Gallagher Command Centre for a number of tasks such as monitoring who enters the building including visitors, checking which meeting rooms are reserved, what hospitality is required etc. Leases can be short, medium or long term and range from the occupation of offices to desks. This means there are lots of leases starting and ending at different times making it difficult to keep track. By integrating with Command Centre access can be instantly revoked should a lease lapse, saving Community Managers time by not having to manually deny access.