digital identity

A digital identity is information on an entity used by computer systems to represent an external agent. That agent may be a person, organization, application, or device. ISO/IEC 24760-1 defines identity as "set of attributes related to an entity".

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Digital Identity Tracker: Why Banks Farm Out Mobile Security
Digital Identity Tracker: Why Banks Farm Out Mobile Security
January 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

When it comes to choosing a bank, for consumers it’s increasingly about the app. It’s then up to the bank to ensure the app is...

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Digital Identity Tracker: Will Biometrics Ring In A More Secure 2017?
Digital Identity Tracker: Will Biometrics Ring In A More Secure 2017?
December 27, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

It’s been slow going when it comes to consumer adoption, but it seems digital identity companies are starting to bet big on mobile payment technology becoming...

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Socure Closes On $13 Million Round Of Funding
Socure Closes On $13 Million Round Of Funding
December 14, 2016  |  Investments

Socure, a digital identity verification technology company, announced Tuesday (Dec. 13) it closed a $13 million round of funding led by Flint Capital, with participation...

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Blocking Out Fraudsters
Blocking Out Fraudsters
December 01, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Could the same technology that powers bitcoin be used to protect your identity? For the latest Digital Identity Tracker™, PYMNTS discussed blockchain-based security and the...

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New Report: Blockchaining Out Bad Actors?
New Report: Blockchaining Out Bad Actors?
November 30, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Could the same technology that powers bitcoin be used to protect your identity? For the latest Digital Identity Tracker™, PYMNTS discussed blockchain-based security and the...

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Eyes As The Window To The (Secure) Digital Soul
Eyes As The Window To The (Secure) Digital Soul
November 29, 2016  |  Data Drivers

After 36 years, eye-based biometrics is more than a buzzword — it’s gaining currency in the payments world. In the latest Data Drivers, Karen Webster...

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How Digital Security Could Decide The Presidency
How Digital Security Could Decide The Presidency
November 03, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Recent hacks surrounding next week’s election have exposed some serious risks in how most people and companies protect themselves online.

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For Digital Identities, Verify And Verify Again
For Digital Identities, Verify And Verify Again
October 31, 2016  |  PYMNTS Topic TBD

Trust, but verify? How about verify, then trust? As data breaches proliferate, financial institutions must make sure that consumers are who they say they are, online...

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Digital Security 2016: At The Crossroads Of Biometrics, EMV And Mobility?
Digital Security 2016: At The Crossroads Of Biometrics, EMV And Mobility?
October 26, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Between biometrics, EMV and mobile security, it’s been a busy year in Digital Identity. These trending topics have generated plenty of news over the past...

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