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Alliance Activities : Publications : Smart Cards and Biometrics

Smart Card and Biometrics Publication Date: March 2011 Click here to download the white paper. Biometric technologies are defined as automated methods of identifying or verifying the identity of a living person based on unique biological (anatomical or physiological) or behavioral characteristics. Biometrics can provide very secure and convenient verification or identification of an individual…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : Card Payments Roadmap in the U.S.: How Will EMV Impact the Future Payments Infrastructure?

Card Payments Roadmap in the U.S.: How Will EMV Impact the Future Payments Infrastructure? Publication Date: January 2013 Click here to download the white paper Increasing counterfeit card fraud led the financial industry to move to smart chip technology for bank cards and to develop the global EMV specifications for bank cards based on chip…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : Chip-Enabled Mobile Marketing

Chip-Enabled Mobile Marketing Publication Date: October 2010 Click here to download the white paper. The proliferation of mobile phones, especially smartphones, is driving the evolution of an exciting new capability that benefits both consumers and retailers: the ability, in real-time, to participate in interactions tailored to a consumer’s preferences and location. Early results demonstrate dramatic…

About Smart Cards : Applications : Healthcare Identity

Healthcare Identity Resources A solid foundation for healthcare information management requires accurate identification of each person receiving or providing healthcare services, and anyone accessing or using this information. As the healthcare industry moves away from paper-based medical records that are controlled by physical access to buildings, rooms, and files, an infrastructure that supports strong identity…

Alliance Activities : Publications : Assurance Levels Overview and Recommendations

Assurance Levels Overview and Recommendations Publication Date: March 2010 Click here to download the position paper. This document briefly lays out an interpretation for the four assurance levels outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M04-04, E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies. OMB M04-04 states the following levels for authentication: “2. Assurance Levels and…

About Smart Cards : Applications : NFC

NFC Resources Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is a standards-based wireless communication technology that allows data to be exchanged between devices that are a few centimeters apart. NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and transfers data at up to 424 Kbits/seconds. NFC is distinguished by its intuitive interface and its ability to enable largely proprietary wireless…

About Smart Cards : Introduction : Glossary

Smart Card Industry Glossary This glossary was developed by the Alliance Identity Council to define commonly used terms related to identity and smart card technology and applications. Click here for PDF version. Quick Jump: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : Smart Card Security

What Makes a Smart Card Secure? Download white paper Smart card-enabled applications are becoming more prevalent in many of today’s businesses. The financial payments industry has moved to smart cards. The majority of the regional financial organizations worldwide have mandated that financial credit and debit cards must be smart card-enabled by a specified date. Plus,…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : RF-Enabled Applications and Technology

RF-Enabled Applications and Technology: Comparing and Contrasting RFID and RF-Enabled Smart Cards Click here for PDF version. Many applications are now using radio frequency (RF) technology to automatically identify objects or verify the identity of people. These RF-enabled applications range from tracking animals and tagging goods for inventory control to enabling secure payment and identification….