Credentialing: Articles about the tools, documents, and processes used to prove the identity of a subject. Passports, driver's licenses, and photo or electronic ID cards are examples of credentials used everyday to access physical places, goods, or services.
Ecommerce: Articles that examine how identification technologies interact with Ecommerce. An increasing number of purchases are being made over the Internet without physical presence. Credit cards and debit transactions have led to an increase in identity theft, and make it more difficult to establish the identity of consumers.
Enterprise ID Management: An increasing amount of sensitive data is being kept in document repositories and databases within the corporate enterprise. Articles cover identity software, tools, and technology that allow physical access to buildings and rooms; virtual access to computers and networks; and provisioning user access to grant certain privileges.
Identity Theft: Articles covering identity theft as threat to global commerce and what is being done to protect the identities of consumers. As consumers come to rely more on credit card and debit card transactions, and make more purchases over the Internet, identity theft threatens to disrupt consumer confidence. Identities can be stolen from lost or stolen wallets, hacked databases, or using forged documents.
Trends: Articles covering new technology and techniques used to establish and protect identity. The use of biometrics, such as facial scans, hand geometry, fingerprints, and iris scans is one trend gaining traction in recent years. Smart cards, which can be used for everything from granting physical access to helping secure online transactions, are another trend in identity management.
FAQ: Answers to basic questions on identity management concepts and an examination of how ID management relates to homeland security, financial fraud, and identity theft.
Events: Listing of IT-related events, including the InsideID Conference & Expo.
Glossary: A listing of terms related to identity management, powered by the Webopedia online dictionary and search engine.
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