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Transitioning away from legacy technology to modern credential solutions can enhance your organization's security. Explore various modern credential solutions including smart cards, mobile credentials, and FIDO passkeys to mitigate data breaches, unauthorized access, and phishing attacks.

The vulnerabilities of outdated credential technologies are putting your org at risk for account takeovers. Learn why it is important to begin transitioning to secure solutions before a breach happens.

Learn why MFA is good for security and how smart cards, mobile credentials and passkeys help protect against today’s most common cyberthreats.

Discover the truth behind passwordless security deployment. Learn how passwordless methods enhance user experience, can integrate with legacy systems, and reduce burdens on IT teams.

AI-driven phishing is evolving fast. Learn how phishing-resistant MFA and FIDO passkeys protect against modern cyber threats.

Upgrade your access control with secure credentials. Explore smart cards, mobile credentials and FIDO2 passkeys for enhanced security and efficiency.

Learn about innovative digital asset tracking solutions that boost efficiency, reduce theft, and improve patient care. Explore the future of hospital operations with rf IDEAS and Pole Star.

How can POS security adapt to face increasing theft incidents and evolving retailer needs? Explore how RFID, biometrics, and AI are revolutionizing cybersecurity in retail and enhancing customer experiences.

Learn how a visitor management system enhances security, streamlines guest check-ins and improves compliance, creating a seamless experience for all visitors.

PLC cybersecurity is a critical concern in manufacturing, given how often these devices are targeted. Here’s how you can protect your PLCs from cyber attacks.

The case for mobile access control is stronger than ever! Discover how mobile access control solutions offer stronger security and greater flexibility across all end points in your organization. Explore the top mobile credential readers for 2025 and find the perfect fit for your organization’s needs.

Step into 2025 with secure logical access top of mind. We’ve compiled a list of the top smart card readers of 2025 so you can discover how these cutting-edge devices can protect your assets and streamline your operations.

Despite rapid digitization, print devices remain essential in many industries, posing significant security risks if left unprotected. Our latest blog explores the dangers of unsecured printing, offers practical steps for implementing secure print solutions, and highlights how WAVE ID® readers can safeguard your sensitive information.

SCADA cybersecurity vulnerabilities can lead to costly downtime for manufacturers. Learn how to modernize your systems to fill security gaps.

Paired with contactless smart cards, smart card readers offer a secure and convenient logical access solution for organizations of all sizes.

Learn how embedded OEM readers add value to OEMs’ product offerings with built-in identity access capabilities designed for interoperable, future-proof security.

Build authentication capabilities into your medical device portfolio with embedded OEM readers compatible with the leading secure credentials.

Explore our key takeaways from FIDO Alliance’s Authenticate 2024 Conference: the benefits, use cases, and differentiators of synced and device-bound passkeys.

rf IDEAS and AuthX are revolutionizing law enforcement security with passwordless authentication solutions, ensuring quick, reliable access when it matters most. With the CJIS compliance deadline approaching, now is the time to enhance your security game. Discover how our integrated solutions provide stronger, simpler security, enhanced efficiency, and easy integration for law enforcement agencies.

Traditional authentication methods are no longer sufficient to safeguard organizations against modern cyber threats. Discover how authentication with mobile credentials can enhance your security, improve user experience and streamline access management.

Passwords alone aren’t enough to secure user data. Learn why proper authentication is essential in today’s digital environment and which type of authentication is right for your organization.

Time is valuable in an enterprise and employees want to seamlessly move throughout their day without friction. With mobile authentication, they can do just that. Walk through an employee’s day from start to finish and discover how mobile credentials can transform user experience for the better.

Why should you shift from proximity cards to mobile access? Other than enhancing cybersecurity and reducing risks within the enterprise, mobile authentication can bridge the physical and digital ecosystems that employees navigate daily. Discover how rf IDEAS can help bring mobility to life.

Migrating to mobile made simple. Learn strategies to overcome integration challenges, protect your network and improve user experience with mobile credentials.

If you have used a digital wallet for payment, then you know how simple that process is. Now is the time to explore the benefits of implementing digital wallets for your organization. From enhanced security and streamlined access to versatility and ease of use, digital wallets can provide a better experience for employees and IT professionals.

Frontline workers are the backbone of many industries, yet their authentication needs can be difficult to address effectively. Learn about the aspects of frontline worker environments that can make their authentication challenging and explore what passkeys can offer in terms of a solution.

Ready to unlock the future of digital security? Dive into this blog and discover how these cryptographic keys are reshaping the way we safeguard our digital identities.

Today’s students seek a connected educational experience that mirrors their digitally integrated lives. Smart campuses deliver just that. By harnessing advanced technologies, educational institutions can better protect their campuses, elevate their appeal and optimize the student experience.

As cybersecurity threats evolve, understanding the differences between logical access control vs. physical access control becomes paramount. Organizations can take advantage of the convergence of the two access control types to enhance their overall security.

To protect against the rising tide of cyberthreats and streamline workflows, organizations need to make the transition to passwordless authentication methods, which offer a more secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional passwords.

People rely on digital wallets for daily tasks like making contactless payments and storing event tickets — and more recently, for many work-related functions. As more organizations leverage digital wallets for logical access control, the use of mobile credentials streamlines and secures access to data and systems.

While there is currently a high barrier to the adoption of passkeys, they are increasingly considered the next step on the journey towards a passwordless future. Increased education around the deployment of passkeys and the advantages they bring to various enterprise security frameworks can further progress the adoption of the hugely beneficial technology that keeps authentication access consistent and simplified.

Network-connected printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) might seem like innocuous pieces of office equipment. But they’re also a security risk organizations often overlook. Learn how secure print solutions can protect organizations from risks like information theft, unauthorized access and compliance violations.

Juggling passwords and usernames for multiple applications is a headache for employees, and it also leaves your systems vulnerable to breaches and cyberattacks. Learn how SSO can streamline the login process for employees and bolster your organization’s security protections.

We trust our smartphones for a growing number of secure activities in our personal lives — so why not at work? Learn why mobile access control is a user-friendly but ultra-secure way to protect your data, devices, systems and equipment.

The convergence of physical and logical access control opens up new possibilities for securing the enterprise. Learn how to build a comprehensive logical access control strategy to safeguard your data, ensure compliance and streamline operations.

Explore how attendance tracking solutions can streamline workflows from the plant floor to the back office.

Government agencies should consider biometric authentication solutions as a part of their security tech stack. Here’s why.

Learn why healthcare data is a prime target for hackers and how logical access control can keep healthcare organizations one step ahead.

Financial institutions should make secure print solutions a key element of their tech stack. Read on to find out why.

Listen to our team discuss how rf IDEAS is merging the physical access and logical access markets together by enabling access beyond the door. 

What is passkey authentication? Learn how passkeys redefine security measures and streamline user authentication across systems and devices. 

Why is access control important? Learn how logical access control mitigates cybersecurity risks and enhances security across the organization.

Learn what should be included in your organization’s logical access control audit checklist to keep your sensitive assets secure. 

Learn how migrating from magnetic stripe card readers to contactless technology can increase security and improve the student experience. 

Learn how you can increase HMI security and enhance workforce productivity with authentication solutions from rf IDEAS. 

Learn more about passwordless authentication solutions and why password-centric security is a thing of the past.

Learn more about passwordless authentication solutions and why password-centric security is a thing of the past.

Learn more about passwordless authentication solutions and why password-centric security is a thing of the past.

Kofax, a leader in document automation and security software, has recently announced that they will be discontinuing their line of card readers. In response, we at rf IDEAS have created a seamless process to migrate your existing Kofax card readers to rf IDEAS card readers.

Manufacturing is one of the most attacked industries by cyber criminals, but a passwordless authentication strategy can help protect your business.

Discover how you can implement passkeys with rf IDEAS Converge ID technology and effectively eliminate cyber attacks today. 

Tap-and-go functionality pairs with our WAVE ID readers to protect data, streamline workflows, and offer seamless integration into existing systems.

FIDO2 authentication with rf IDEAS Converge ID technology elevates your security and integrates easily into existing protocols.

In today’s highly mobilized environment, many organizations are migrating to a mobile authentication strategy. Whether you are using physical credentials, ID badges, or you don’t have any credentials at all, follow this guide to discover how easy it is to get started building your own mobile strategy. 

Discover how the new 2023 Omnibus Bill will affect healthcare HIPAA cybersecurity and learn how to streamline authentication with our WAVE ID Embedded OEM readers. Embedding security within each device

Many organizations are migrating from conventional ID badges to the convenient security of mobile credentials. Learn how easy the transition can be.

The future of access via phone is here – and the possibilities this offers for employee badges is growing. Learn how with the tap of your phone you can now authenticate access to workstations, printers and other secure enterprise systems. The future of authentication is in the digital wallet.

Mobile authentication using smartphones is secure and easy to manage. But should you choose BLE or NFC? Understand the pros and cons, so you can choose the right technology for your organization’s needs. Read our blog.

If you’ve been wondering whether multi-factor authentication is right for your organization, the answer is probably yes. Learn why, and which MFA solutions could be the best choice for your particular security and productivity requirements. Read the blog.

According to The Business Research Company, the global RFID card market is expected to grow from $9.43 billion in 2021 to $10.31 billion in 2022. Yet as innovative solutions emerge for secure authentication, why do the ubiquitous keycard and RFID card reader continue to play such a vital role in logical access control? Here are a few reasons.

 

If you’ve ever thought about cutting corners when purchasing identity access management (IAM) hardware, consider what happened in spring 2022 to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). 

Beyond the government cybersecurity executive order, every commercial enterprise needs to take action for a secure, productive future. Even businesses not directly affected by government-imposed cybersecurity orders are still at risk of cyberattacks. In fact, the danger is considerably higher today than it was just a year ago. As more government-related enterprises reinforce the systems that protect access to their digital infrastructure and data, hackers are turning their attention to commercial enterprises that have failed to recognize and repair the chinks in their armor.

Just as banking, insurance, and government leaders were forced to quickly ramp up cyber defenses in the past few years, manufacturing professionals must today make securing their technologies, production lines, facilities, and processes a top priority. As companies expand their connectivity and reliance on cloud computing, major security gaps emerge. And that means the potential for big problems.

More than 1,000 data breaches have been reported in a single year In the United States at an average cost of $3.92 million each in losses and fines.¹ Up to 88% of UK companies suffered data breaches in a single year at an average cost of £2.85 million. Successful hacks of small businesses in the UK occurred every 19 seconds.²

Let’s get it out of the way: it’s impossible to talk about 2021 without talking about how companies responded to the pandemic. It has presented challenges and upended numerous business models, and the RFID industry isn’t any different. But 2021 also saw some amazing technological developments, especially when it comes to our WAVE ID^® technology, innovations in applications and form factors, and the continuing explosion of mobile, MFA and BLE technology.

Username and password schemes bring multiple risks, from weak and stolen passwords to shared keyboards that can spread pathogens. rf IDEAS has simple suggestions for avoiding these threats while enabling users to be more productive—at home and in the office.

With login processes continuing to be a complex and costly issue, more and more hospitals are implementing single sign-on (SSO) technology for the promise of productivity gains and financial rewards. In fact, today, SSO—the technology that enables users to log on to all the software systems throughout the hospital with a single ID—are now mission-critical for healthcare.