Fargo's Vice President of Technology to Speak on Combined Credentials for Physical and IT Security at Biometric Consortium Conference; New Open Security Exchange White Paper to Be Presented.MINNEAPOLIS -- Gary Klinefelter, Fargo Electronics Vice President of Technology will address attendees at the Biometric Consortium The Biometric Consortium is a US government sponsored consortia created by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 2005 Conference in Arlington, VA. Mr. Klinefelter is slated to speak at 8:55 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21. Fargo (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :FRGO) is a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems. In his presentation, Mr. Klinefelter will address how the convergence of physical and IT security functions through the use of smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. and biometrics can help an organization become more secure, efficient and profitable. The presentation will provide a broad overview of credential credential verb To determine or verify titles, qualifications, documents, completion of required training, and continuing education, in those persons who function in a professional or official capacity–eg, ER physician, neurosurgeon, etc. Cf Credentials. technologies that raise the level of security for combined physical and IT access. Mr. Klinefelter, who is also president of the Open Security Exchange (OSE OSE - Open Systems Environment ), will base his presentation on the organization's new white paper, "Combined Credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. for Physical and IT Security." A copy of the paper may be found at http://www.opensecurityexchange.org. The Biometric Consortium Conference covers the latest trends in biometrics research, development, testing and evaluation as well as applications of biometric technology and the current status of biometric standards. It also addresses the role of biometrics in identification and verification of individuals by examining biometric-based solutions for homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , as well as the utilization of biometrics in other government and commercial applications. About Fargo Founded in 1974, Fargo Electronics is a global leader in the development of secure technologies for identity card issuance systems, including secure card printer/encoders, materials and software. The company has sold more than 100,000 systems in the U.S. and over 80 other countries worldwide. Fargo card issuance systems reduce vulnerabilities and potential for loss of time, money and lives by continually improving the security of identity credentials. Fargo provides physical, information and transaction security for a wide variety of applications and industries, including government, corporate, national IDs, drivers' licenses, universities, schools and membership. Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Fargo markets its products through a global distribution network of professional security integrators. For more information about Fargo, visit www.fargo.com. |
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