Kiwi Stories

Foodstuffs trialling an expansion of facial recognition tech to further stores

Foodstuffs admits using facial recognition in some NZ stores, facing criticism while expanding technology trial.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022

Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights

Government's online identity check system raises concerns over human rights, ethics, and Māori engagement. Nationwide pilot underway.

By Phil Pennington • 6 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2022

Global Stories

Passwordless

Consumers want more convenience with identity credentials

Passwords have outrun their course and it's time to provide users a simpler, more secure way to validate their identity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023

Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust named one of the 'hottest privately held cybersecurity vendors'

BeyondTrust, the intelligent identity and access security specialist, has been named to JMP Securities Cyber 66.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023

Cybersecurity

Okta study reveals top threats to digital identities

Okta's State of Secure Identity Report reveals a rise in fraudulent registration and credential stuffing attacks in the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Identity and Access Management

Rapid7's Metasploit Framework 6.3 is now available

Rapid7 has released Metasploit Framework 6.3, adding native authentication, incorporating new modules for attacks and simplifying complex workflows.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Okta's Identity and Trust Predictions for 2023

To remain secure, businesses and individuals need to respond effectively to a range of trends that gained momentum last year.

By Ben King • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023

IT Automation

Jumio announces massive milestones, hits $200M in bookings

Jumio has announced the record-breaking close to a successful 2022 in which the company became the first identity company to clear over $200M in bookings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023

Customer Experience

Radiant Logic announces wins, including customer retention rate of 95%+

Radiant Logic has delivered a fourth straight year of profitable growth and an expanding customer base despite economic uncertainty.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023

Surveillance

Privacy Commissioner mulls biometrics code of practice

The Privacy Commissioner is looking into whether the use of biometrics needs to be regulated by a new code of practice.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Email Security

Combating identity deception with a people-centric approach

Identity deception and theft have evolved with the rise of digital engagement, creating a need for stronger security measures.

By Jennifer Cheng • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022

Identity and Access Management

ForgeRock releases Identity Governance solution for large enterprises

ForgeRock's new Identity Governance solution is a comprehensive cloud-native governance offering designed to help solve security and compliance challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2022

Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Entrust protects millions of identities every day

Entrust is a global technology company that enables trusted experiences for identities, payments and digital infrastructure.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2022

Data Analytics

Making the case for decentralised identity

Rising online fraud and identity theft are causing an identity crisis, but decentralised digital identity could be the solution.

By James Cook • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Businesses just beginning to address identity security, despite growing threats

The growing number of identities that interact in increasingly complex ways underscores the need for a strong identity program.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Marketing Technologies

Optus and Mastercard extend strategic partnership

Optus and Mastercard have extended their strategic partnership in a bid to provide Optus customers with a simple, secure way to prove their identity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2023

Hybrid Cloud

The five ITDR capabilities that organisations are looking for

In recent years, we've seen organisations openly embrace hybrid cloud environments as they move to more flexible models in the so-called 'new normal' era.

By Darren Mar-Elia • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023

Government

Incode has appointed Spectrum Edge as Malaysian reseller

Incode has chosen Spectrum Edge as its first Malaysian reseller, bringing Incode Omni to the country as the company continues to expand across Asia Pacific.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Data Privacy

Aussies indifferent when it comes to digital privacy

Aussies remain indifferent when it comes to giving personal details to service providers even after recent data breaches that have made headline news.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions

Certn acquires InterCheck, expands background check technology

Certn, a global specialist in background screening, has acquired Australia-based provider InterCheck, expanding its offering and improving user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022