Posted on 27 May 2011 by Neville Pattinson
Now that Pres. Obama has signed the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), it’s time for the government and private sector to work together to build the ecosystem. Where do we start?
Posted on 24 April 2012 by Neville Pattinson
This month marks the first anniversary for the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) here in the US. They always say, “The first year is the hardest,” but NSTIC has done remarkably well so far. Now is a good time to look back at what’s happened in the first year, and what lies […]
Posted on 09 October 2012 by Neville Pattinson
This October marks the ninth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), this month is a time to raise awareness about protecting yourself and your information online. As the presidential election […]
Posted on 07 December 2012 by Neville Pattinson
Last week was the annual Smart Card Alliance Government Conference in Washington, D.C., which always provides a great opportunity to see our peers and learn about the latest developments in smart cards and identity management within all levels of government and healthcare. Jeremy Grant, the head of the National Strategy of Trusted Identities in Cyberspace […]
Posted on 10 May 2013 by Neville Pattinson
Do you work from your mobile device? It’s true that with mobile devices becoming ubiquitous and Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) a trend that is here to stay, corporate and government employees are increasingly eager to use their mobile devices to stay productive at work and on the road. This doesn’t come without its issues – mobile devices […]
Posted on 20 June 2013 by Neville Pattinson
The United States social security card dates back to 1936 and it hasn’t changed much since then. A small piece of paper the size of a ticket stub holds one’s social security number that is an American’s life line for identity verification, employment eligibility, and citizenry. The paper card is not quite up to date […]