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Thales launches Passwordless 360 to revolutionise authentication
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cybersecurity
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Thales unveils Passwordless 360, an enterprise passwordless authentication system aimed at bolstering security, cutting costs, and simplifying access management.
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Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
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power / energy
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.
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Unstoppable Domains launches MPC Wallet to enhance security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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resellers
Unstoppable Domains partners with Fireblocks to launch a Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Wallet, boosting security and ease for Web3 domain owners.
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AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report
Thu, 30th May 2024
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financial institutions
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report
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b2b
A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.
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NSW launches first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy
Thu, 30th May 2024
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collaboration
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telco
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government
NSW launches its first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to bridge the digital divide, inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the initiative.
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Unstoppable Domains & Secret Network launch .Secret Web3 TLD
Thu, 30th May 2024
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blockchain
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network infrastructure
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data privacy
Unstoppable Domains and Secret Network launch the .Secret Web3 domain, enhancing privacy and security for digital identity and blockchain communication.
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Converging identity management and fraud prevention for optimal security
Mon, 27th May 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
As AI-enhanced scams become more sophisticated, Australians lost AUD $2.74 billion to scams in 2023. Experts advocate integrating identity management with fraud prevention to bolster security.
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Metropolis launches new .metropolis Web3 domains with Unstoppable
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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network infrastructure
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ai
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network management
Metropolis, a bustling SocialFi network with 400+ creators and brands, unveils user-owned digital identities via .metropolis Web3 domains in partnership with Unstoppable Domains.
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Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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robots
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.
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Effortless digital experiences key to Singaporean customer loyalty
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A survey reveals seamless digital experiences and passwordless authentication could secure customer loyalty among Singaporeans.
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ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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smes
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
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Singaporeans value seamless, secure digital experiences, survey finds
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Singaporeans prioritise simple, secure online experiences, with 73% considering a brand switch for passwordless logins, reveals a survey by Ping Identity.
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Exclusive: Tenable highlights the importance of a company's attack surface
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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ai
Tenable's SVP of Product, Jason Merrick, emphasises the criticality of comprehensive cyber attack surface understanding amid accelerating digital transformations and increasing cyber threats.
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Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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privacy
Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.
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Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.
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Partisia Blockchain spearheads decentralisation discourse at World Crypto Forum
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Swiss-based Partisia Blockchain takes centre stage at the inaugural World Crypto Forum, promoting the discourse on decentralisation alongside launching a new product.
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Fran Rosch takes over as CEO of Imprivata from Gus Malezis
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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customers
Fran Rosch assumes role as CEO of digital identity firm Imprivata, succeeding Gus Malezis from Jan 1, 2024.
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New govt briefed on NZ's digital identity landscape
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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digital economy
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services
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government
DINZ highlights potential of digital identity to boost New Zealand's productivity, advising ministers on improved laws and implementation.
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Exclusive: Why Target Australia partnered with Accertify
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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fraud
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digital identity
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case study
Accertify is a leading provider of fraud prevention, digital identity, payment gateway solutions and more to customers spanning diverse industries worldwide.
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Mobile identities and the changing landscape of access control
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
As the world continues to embrace digital transformation, mobile access is poised to play a central role in the evolving landscape of access control.