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DEFINITION: Biometric payment is a point of sale (POS) technology that uses biometric authentication to identify the user and authorize the deduction of funds from a bank account. Fingerprint payment, based on fingerscanning, is the most common biometric payment method. Often, the system uses two-factor authentication, in which the finger scan takes the place of the card swipe and the user types in a PIN (personal … Definition continues below.
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The 12 Critical Questions You Need to Ask When Choosing an AD Bridge Solution sponsored by Dell Software Group WHITE PAPER: Discover how an Active Directory bridge solution can help you overcome the complexity of providing Windows access to users across multiple platforms for both users and administrators. In addition, view the twelve questions you should ask before adopting an AD bridge solution. Posted: 11 Mar 2013 \| Published: 08 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Group Policy \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Linux \| Mac OS \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| UNIX \| Windows Security

Third-Party Add-Ons Needed to Bridge the Gap with SharePoint sponsored by Kodak WHITE PAPER: While SharePoint is a successful collaboration solution, it is not an all-encompassing ECM strategy. This whitepaper explores how third-party add-on solutions can help you expand your SharePoint framework to enhance productivity and efficiency in your organization. Posted: 27 Dec 2012 \| Published: 21 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Business Process Management \| Collaboration \| Connectors \| Content Management \| Content Management Software \| Data Security \| Enterprise Content Management \| Enterprise Content Management Software \| File Sharing Protocols \| Health Care Applications Software \| Health Care Software \| Records Management \| SharePoint

Enterprise API Patterns for Cloud & Mobile sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: In this paper, written by Dan Woods, Chief Analyst CITO Research, enterprise architecture requirements are outlined for designing, managing, and protecting APIs and how the emerging API Gateway "proxy" deployment model is speeding deployment across industries. Posted: 06 Jul 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Programming Interfaces \| Application Security \| Authentication \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Security Management

IBM Security Privileged Identity Management sponsored by IBM VIDEO: Discover why insider threats are a big deal for organizations today and learn about a privileged access management solution that can help you reduce the risks of breaches and achieve the security and governance your organization needs. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Premiered: 16 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Application Security \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Business Process Automation \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software

Building a Business Case for Identity Management sponsored by SailPoint Technologies WHITE PAPER: Make a compelling case to your executives to get the resources you need for a complete IAM program. Posted: 19 Mar 2013 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Audit Trails \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Identity Management \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Risk Management \| ROI \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Contextual Authentication: A Multi-factor Approach sponsored by PortalGuard WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper offers a few solutions for remaining efficient without sacrificing security. It provides an explanation on the midpoint between better password policies and two-factor authentication processes. Your data deserves the utmost protection, access this white paper now so you can ensure security. Posted: 17 Aug 2012 \| Published: 17 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Configuration Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| SAML \| SQL \| User Experience \| Web Services

The Technical Complexities and Risks of Public Key Authentication: The Lack of SSH User Key Management in Large Enterprises Today sponsored by SSH Communications Security Corp. WHITE PAPER: While SSH (Secure Shell) user keys are often used for granting system access for system administrators, many organizations lack the proper processes for effectively managing them, introducing a number of security risks. This paper highlights ten (10) technical challenges and risks related to public key authentication and how to address them. Posted: 21 May 2012 \| Published: 21 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Public Key Encryption \| Public Key Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| SSH

BYOPC Strategy: Policies and Problem Solving sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel® EGUIDE: Creating a bring your own PC (BYOPC) policy before implementation is crucial to the success of the initiative. In this E-Guide from SearchConsumerization.com, get help creating a policy that fulfills your employees' and your organizations' needs alike. Posted: 13 Dec 2012 \| Published: 13 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Applications Management \| Authentication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Encryption Standards \| Personal Computers \| Security \| Security Policies \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Using Microsoft Active Directory to Address Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard Requirements in Heterogeneous Environments sponsored by Centrify Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the business and technical case for centralizing administration. Learn more about the steps to take with user authentication and access controls as well as how to provide accountability through direct auditing of user activities. Posted: 20 Sep 2012 \| Published: 20 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Payment Processing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security

Simplifying and Securing Group Policy Management sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: Discover key tips for protecting, maintaining and recovering your Group Policy infrastructure in this essential resource. Find out how you can secure every desktop and server in your Windows environment with these best practices. Posted: 13 Apr 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Group Policy \| Security \| Windows Server 2008 R2

TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION DEFINITION (continued): … ID number) as usual. Here's an example of how one fingerprint payment system works:The shopper registers for a biometric program at a store kiosk by presenting valid identification and bank account information. The shopper scans his index finger using the kiosk's fingerscan reader. The store's fingerscan reader encrypts multiple point-to-point measurements of the fingerprint and stores the customer's biometric data and banking information in a centralized database. The shopper now has the option of selecting biometric payment at the point of sale register. If he chooses biometric payment, …
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