Bianca Gonzalez

Identity proofing and password authentication provider 1Kosmos has announced the introduction of its new credential service provider (CSP) managed service. It has also announced that Carahsoft has added 1Kosmos’s CSP, identity verification, and passwordless MFA to its General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.

Scientists from the computer vision software company Smart Engines have announced they have found a way to improve the efficiency of neural networks by 40 percent. The method is based on a new quantization scheme.

Fusion Technology (Fusion), an IT provider for U.S. government services, has been awarded a $159.8 million five-year contract with the FBI for its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

Following Joe Biden’s executive order for data protection at the end of February, the Department of Commerce has announced three draft guidance documents from the National Institute for Standards and Technology, a draft plan for international standards, and a new measurement program which is open to comments from the public. The General Services Administration (GSA) has published its own guidance document, specific to procuring generative AI and other specialized technologies.

The iProov Biometric Pulse Survey of 2,000 Americans found that 79 percent of respondents think there has to be a more secure solution than passwords when accessing banking and government services, according to a release. Most – seven in ten – agree that they would use biometrics to verify their identity for banking and government services on how their data is used and stored.

Market research outlet Liminal has released a report that forecasts rapid growth in the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) market.

Several MFA providers have announced new products and partnerships. Token is launching its next gen biometric Token Ring. Innovations Solutions Canada has awarded a contract to Cyphercor for MFA, while Hawcx is launching its passwordless authentication platform. Duo announced it now integrates with Entra ID external authentication methods.

A new partnership is increasing the use of AI at CDFI credit unions across the country.

With the Affordable Connectivity Program gone, how will women of color and disabled people be affected? Program recipients received their final discounts in May

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