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Defending Against Identity-Based Attacks
David Cottingham, President of rf IDEAS, delves into the escalating challenges surrounding identity-based vulnerabilities in the industrial sector. With the proliferation of connection points and thus the expanding attack surface, this Q&A sheds light on critical issues and best practices to fortify cybersecurity defenses.
Alert Enterprise Partners with rf IDEAS to Enhance Authentication and Logical Access
Alert Enterprise has partnered with rf IDEAS to enhance authentication and logical access management solutions, integrating cutting-edge RFID and NFC technology. Learn how this collaboration aims to provide seamless and secure access across various platforms, enabling real-time automation of controls and enforcing Zero-Trust policies.
Greater Efficiency in Healthcare Data Security with rf IDEAS’ David Cottingham
Listen to President David Cottingham discuss the importance of secure authentication in the healthcare industry on this episode of the Health Innovation Matters podcast.
Company Badges Are Now Available Across All Major Digital Wallets for NFC Access at Stream Realty Partners’ RiverSouth Austin
Together with SwiftConnect and Wavelynx, read how a roll out of company badges in digital wallets allow employees and tenants to access Austin’s smartest building with a simple tap of their mobile device.
rf IDEAS’s Tod Besse makes 2024 list of CRN Channel Chiefs
@CRN has named rf IDEAS’ Senior Vice President of Global Sales, @TodBesse, to their 2024 list of CRN Channel Chiefs. This list recognizes executives who have exceled at developing channel strategies that result in making partners successful.
rf IDEAS’ Tod Besse Earns ChromeOS Technical Leadership Recognition
rf IDEAS, a global manufacturer of WAVE ID® credential readers, is excited to announce that it has partnered with Google to co-develop the first ChromeOS compatible ID badge smart card readers. For his commitment to excellence and joint development in the Works With Chromebook program, rf IDEAS’ Tod Besse has earned the ChromeOS Technical Leadership Recognition. This collaboration is set to streamline logical access and user authentication using state-of-the-art RFID technology for enterprise, education, and healthcare organizations that leverage devices equipped with ChromeOS.
rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Readers Support the Power of HID Employee Badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet
rf IDEAS, a global manufacturer of RFID credential readers, is excited to announce that Apple has certified its WAVE ID products to work with HID employee badge and student ID in the Apple Wallet. This effort is set to streamline logical access, user authentication, secure printing, visitor management, time and attendance, and other solutions using state-of-the-art RFID technology for enterprise and education organizations that leverage mobile credentials in the Apple Wallet.
rf IDEAS announces new partnership with Soloinsight for Digital Wallet
rf IDEAS, Manufacturer of Credential Readers for Authentication and Logical Access, Announces Partnership With Soloinsight, Specializing in Cyber-Physical Identity Convergence, to Offer a More Secure and Reliable Access Management Solution
rf IDEAS launches end-to-end FIDO2 credential solution with IDmelon
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, is pleased to announce the release of the rf IDEAS FIDO2 Passwordless Platform powered by IDmelon. This end-to-end solution brings seamless, passwordless authentication to existing credentials by converting them to FIDO2 security keys – overnight.
WAVE ID® credential readers will be featured by rf IDEAS at the 2022 Gartner® IAM Summit
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, is pleased to announce that select models of its WAVE ID® Plus, WAVE ID® Nano and WAVE ID® Nano OEM card reader families now support the FIDO2 NFC protocol. This technology brings seamless, passwordless authentication to security-critical enterprises in finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, education and other markets.
rf IDEAS supports FIDO2 for seamless, passwordless authentication
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, will demonstrate its WAVE ID® readers at the 2022 Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit, to be held August 22–24 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the leading provider of authentication hardware, rf IDEAS solutions offer an ideal complement to the wealth of IAM software providers that will be exhibiting their products at the summit.
rf IDEAS Announces Partnership with ID R&D to Add Market-Leading Biometric Solutions to its Offering
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, is excited to announce that it is partnering with ID R&D to bring its market-leading biometric authentication and anti-spoofing products to the rf IDEAS portfolio.
rf IDEAS and Key Partners to Spotlight Healthcare IAM Solutions at HIMSS22
rf IDEAS, a global leader in the design and manufacture of credential readers for authentication and logical access, will be on site at the HIMSS22 Conference in Orlando, Florida (Booth #1313) with key partners and a full array of identity access management solutions for healthcare security.
The PSIA Approves Secure Credential Specification
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) today announced it has approved the Secure Credential Interoperability (SCI) 1.0 specification. Participants in the spec development include, ASSA ABLOY, Deister Electronics, Farpointe Data (a dormakaba company), HID, IDEMIA, Kastle Systems, LenelS2, rf IDEAS, SentryCard, Siemens, and Johnson Controls.
rf IDEAS Launches Its Smallest, Most Capable Desktop Reader Yet
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, is excited to announce the launch of the WAVE ID® Plus Mini—a smaller, more compact version of its predecessor but with the exact same robust capabilities.
rf IDEAS to Showcase Collaboration with Healthcare Partners at HIMSS21
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, will showcase its latest identity access management solutions at HIMSS21, booth #2817.
rf IDEAS Wins the 2021 HP Partner Award for Partner Agility
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, is proud to announce that it is the recipient of the 2021 HP Partner Award for Partner Agility.
rf IDEAS Joins The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA)
rf IDEAS is pleased to announce that it has joined The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) and will participate in the work of the Secure Credential Interoperability (SCI) working group.
Sharp Extends Touchless Solution to Secure Environments
Synappx™ application now includes touchless mobile authentication at the copier through rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Mobile bluetooth card reader
rf IDEAS® introduces the resilient, future-ready WAVE ID® Nano USB-C reader
rf IDEAS has announced a new, ultra-compact and highly ruggedized credential reader. The smallest reader in the WAVE ID® reader portfolio is ideal for use in laptops, tablets and other mobile devices featuring USB-C ports.
rf IDEAS launches world’s smallest LEGIC advant/prime reader
WAVE ID® Nano with USB and integrated LEGIC Security Module gives notebook and tablets users mobility and peace of mind
rf IDEAS Delivers WAVE ID® Secure Access Technology for LG Electronics
rf IDEAS, a leading of credential readers for logical access and authentication, and LG Electronics Inc., today announced a partnership to incorporate WAVE ID® OEM secure access technology into LG’s 24CN670 All-in-One Thin Client for Healthcare.
rf IDEAS and Nymi partner for truly contactless authentication solutions
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for authentication and logical access, announced a new technology partnership with Nymi, the creator of the Nymi BandTM, an innovative workplace wearable wristband for secure hands-free authentication. This partnership will enable 100% contactless authentication to networks, data, applications, and devices for industries that must maintain the strictest standards of hygiene.
rf IDEAS announces mobile credential partnership with Datasec
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for logical access and authentication, and Datasec Solutions Pty Ltd, a respected supplier of authentication and encryption end-point solutions (CypherKey), today announced a partnership to bring to market a highly scalable, secure mobile credential solution portfolio based on rf IDEAS Bluetooth® Low Energy enabled WAVE ID Mobile readers and Datasec’s unique secure authentication platform.
rf IDEAS wins the HP® JetAdvantage 2020 Partner Award for Customer Focus
rf IDEAS is proud to have received the HP JetAdvantage Partner Award for Customer Focus, presented by HP during its 2020 Partner Conference.
rf IDEAS and Ricoh simplify secure access to multifunction printers.
rf IDEAS, today announced with Ricoh the integration of its WAVE ID® Plus dual-frequency card reader technology with Ricoh’s Smart Operation Panel (SOP), Gen 2.5. The new WAVE ID Ricoh Universal SOP Reader is the most innovative reader for secure pull-print applications with Ricoh multifunction printers.
rf IDEAS adds HID Mobile Access to its WAVE ID® Mobile offering
rf IDEAS continues to advance the future of secure mobile access. Developed in partnership with HID Global, the newest addition to the rf IDEAS WAVE ID Mobile reader line supports the HID Mobile Access credential on Bluetooth® Low Energy enabled mobile devices.
rf IDEAS celebrates 25 years of identity access management innovation.
As a leader in the identity access management industry, rf IDEAS welcomes its 25th year in business with a refreshed brand, revamped website, and new products in the WAVE ID® line of proximity and contactless identification, mobile credential and authentication readers.
rf IDEAS embraces the future of mobile authentication with its newest solution portfolio
rf IDEAS now offers a robust and comprehensive portfolio of mobile access solutions based on Orange Business Services and Safetrust credentials, with additional mobile solutions planned for release in 2019 and 2020.