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2025 Identity Security Predictions from rf IDEAS President, David Cottingham
Whether it is moving away from insecure physical credentials to more secure, encrypted physical cards for MFA or the increased adoption of ultra-wideband as a factor to authenticate users, rf IDEAS President David Cottingham has a few thoughts on how identity security will evolve in 2025.
Cybersecurity in the Modern World: Advice from Three Experts
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and our President, David Cottingham, shares his advice for staying ahead of the curve in this Digital Journal piece.
Financial & Legal Consequences of Data Breaches
rf IDEAS President, David Cottingham, was featured in a Bank Automation News article titled “Ally faces legal battle after data breach.”
rf IDEAS and Datasec Partnership: Smart Document Exchange Powered by WAVE ID® Technology
rf IDEAS and Datasec Solutions have partnered to launch Smart Document Exchange (sDX), a secure print solution powered by WAVE ID® technology. Explore how this innovative solution integrates with Microsoft 365, transforming MFPs into smart devices for seamless network access and top-tier security.
Organizations Can’t Afford to Ignore the Security Risks of Proximity Technology
rf IDEAS VP of Product & Marketing, Raul Cepeda Jr., details the vulnerabilities of proximity technology and urges businesses to facilitate upgrading to more secure credentials in his article featured on Cybersecurity Insider.
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity for Financial Institutions
rf IDEAS President, David Cottingham, was featured in a Bank Automation News article titled “AI for cybersecurity: Fighting fire with fire.”
How Passkeys Eliminate Password Management Headaches
Explore the misconceptions surrounding the adoption of passkeys, particularly in the B2B landscape with rf IDEAS President, David Cottingham.
Security Breach Podcast: There's No 'Plant the Flag' Moment in Cybersecurity
In this Security Breach Podcast episode, rf IDEAS President David Cottingham joined host Jeff Reinke to delve into the ongoing challenges related to secure access in the operational technology (OT) environment. The discussion covers topics such as simplifying security processes, the vulnerability of manufacturers (regardless of size) to credential-based attacks, strategies for overcoming password-related issues, the importance of dual-factor authentication and more.
rf IDEAS Presented the Dynamic Growth Champion Award for Year-Over-Year Growth at 2024 HP Partner Conference
During this year’s HP WS Developer Conference, rf IDEAS was selected as the recipient of the 2024 HP Dynamic Champion Award for Year-Over-Year Growth. With only three awards presented this year, compared to last year’s 10, this achievement is a meaningful recognition of the results garnered from the ongoing collaboration between rf IDEAS and HP in the secure print sector.
Q&A: Why it’s so important orgs move to mobile access controls
Read David Cottingham's latest Q&A with Digital Journal to gain more insight into why it is so important that endpoints across an organization's entire ecosystem are secured through the enhanced security of mobile access solutions.
rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Wins “Best Patient Data Security Solution” Designation in 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program
rf IDEAS is recognized by prestigious international annual awards program as a standout digital health & medical technology company.
Tech Talk with David Cottingham
What role does identity play in your company’s security planning? Discover why rf IDEAS President, David Cottingham, says IAM is at the core of a company’s security strategy in this SecurityInfoWatch Q&A.
rf IDEAS President Discusses Strengthening User Authentication this World Password Day
This World Password Day, rf IDEAS is reflecting on the role passwords play in enhancing the security strategies of organizations across industries. Learn what our President, David Cottingham, has to say about the importance of a passwordless framework as we adapt to a digital space where passwords alone can no longer protect our valued stakeholders.
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.
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.
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.