However, the number of schemes - as well as the variety of different biometric identifiers in use in these schemes - will make interoperability problematic, especially if machines have to be put in place to automate the identification of...
BT intends to lead the way in implementing consumer identity and access management solutions. Already the telco giant has rolled out identity and access management solutions to internal staff and four million customers who can now access the full...
In most cases, he says, companies can build on their existing directories and create a metadirectory to link them together but this has to be combined with a proper analysis of business processes. This can range from excessive web surfing (one...
Skype plans to address the security concerns of some IT managers by improving its identity authentication process. He said: "As we move up the quality ladder, appealing to 500-plus employee enterprises is essential.
Improving public sector contact centre performance is another key target area - this would involve improving the flow of communication, whilst reducing operating costs by 25 per cent at the same time.
Security breaches that can be traced back to the actions of one individual are not the fault of one "stupid" employee but rather a failure to educate and engage the whole workforce around the importance of good security practice, according to a...