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Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, released its seventh annual Identity Fraud Report for 2026. The report examines global trends, tactics, and techniques used in identity fraud over the past year, providing actionable insights to help businesses protect their customers and operations. Deepfakes and injection attacks on the rise New data reveals deepfakes account for one in five biometric fraud attempts, and instances of deepfaked selfies...
Emphasizing proactive rather than reactive security shifts the focus from dealing with crises and damage control to prevention. Advantages of a proactive approach include cost efficiency, better business continuity, and fewer crises that draw attention away from strategic improvements. Staying ahead of threats is a core mission of the security department, and technology has evolved to enable security professionals to deliver on that mission better than ever. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable:...
As the cybersecurity landscape rapidly evolves, Entrust announced a landmark achievement: The Entrust nShield Hardware Security Module’s (HSMs) implementation of three NIST standardized post-quantum algorithms have been validated by NIST’s Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP). This milestone empowers enterprises to secure their sensitive data against the looming threats of quantum computing with confidence, backed by the credibility of NIST-validated, production-ready c...
Entrust, a pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced an expanded partnership with Mastercard to enhance fraud prevention by integrating Mastercard Identity insights (powered by Ekata) into the Entrust Identity Verification Security Platform. The collaboration empowers organizations to strengthen fraud detection and prevention, reduce time and costs associated with manual intervention, and streamline end-users' digital onboarding experience. Digital First and Iden...
Entrust, a pioneer in providing identity-centric security solutions, announced the appointment of Tony Ball as its incoming Chief Executive Officer. Ball will replace Todd Wilkinson, who plans to retire on March 31, 2026, after 17 years leading the company. “I’m honored to work with pioneers like Todd, Tony, and the entire senior leadership team,” said Bobby Mehta, Chair of the Entrust Board of Directors, adding “I’m pleased to see Tony step in to lead the organiza...
Entrust, a global pioneer in providing identity-centric security solutions, announces it has received the “Midsize US Investment in the UK” award at the prestigious Transatlantic Growth Awards (TAG) 2025, hosted by BritishAmerican Business (BAB). The award, sponsored by HSBC UK, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways, recognizes Entrust’s strategic acquisition of Onfido, a UK-based identity verification provider, and its significant contribution to the UK economy and cybe...
Future-proofing your skillset is about embracing continuous learning and developing a versatile set of competencies that remain valuable regardless of technological shifts or industry changes. In the security marketplace, it is not about predicting the exact jobs of the future, but rather equipping yourself to adapt and thrive in the uncertain security landscape. But where to begin? The emerging technology shifts in the security industry provide clues, such as the growing importance of cybersecu...
In the physical security marketplace, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved beyond the novelty phase. The emphasis has now shifted to the more practical aspects of implementing AI technology. That a system implements AI is no longer impressive in and of itself. The question becomes: What can this AI system do for me? How can it improve my physical security stance? We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How is artificial intelligence (AI) transforming physical security?
Entrust, the pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform, the industry’s first unified, end-to-end cryptographic security management solution for keys, secrets, and certificates. Cyberattacks on data security and identity systems are exploding in scale and sophistication. Securing data and identities Traditional approaches to securing data and identities aren't working, and in digital-first environments, every connected dev...
Sectigo, a pioneer in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), announced the purchase of Entrust’s public certificate business, marking a transformative milestone in the company’s history. This strategic move significantly expands Sectigo’s enterprise business, doubling its footprint and reinforcing its position as a pioneer in delivering trusted digital security solutions. New opportunities for Sectigo The acquisition unlocks new growth opt...
New technology advancements significantly increase efficiency and productivity in any industry, including physical security. Enhanced innovation both creates new products and services and improves existing products, all for the benefit of security manufacturers, integrators, and end users. Companies that embrace new technology stay ahead of the curve and gain a significant competitive advantage. In addition, they can differentiate themselves in the marketplace. We asked this week's Expert Panel...
Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announced it has been positioned as the Innovation Index Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar for Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM). The company also scored second in the Growth Index. "Being recognized as a Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar is a testament to our relentless drive for innovation and excellence," said Bhagwat Swaroop, President of Digital Security Solution...
2025 is likely to see further advancements in artificial intelligence, with potential impacts on various aspects of society, including the security industry. The new year will also require security professionals to adapt to changing market conditions and develop contingency plans for unforeseen events. Industry changes will accelerate and challenge everyone in the security market to keep up. Making specific predictions for the new year can be a struggle, but we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable:...
The security marketplace has its share of buzzwords, which are words or phrases that become popular and widely used in a specific industry. Buzzwords can be useful for conveying complex ideas quickly, but they can also be misused or misunderstood. Within a specific industry, such as security, buzzwords can create a sense of shared understanding and belonging. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What new buzzword have you heard, and what does it mean for the security industry?
Retaining top talent is a route to bring innovative ideas and creative solutions to a company. Talent drives product development, improves processes, and helps businesses stay ahead of the competition. In essence, retaining top talent is essential for businesses to remain competitive, innovative, and successful. Unfortunately, staffing shortages are a reality for many corporate players in the security industry, as well as throughout the business community. We asked this week's Expert Panelists:...
Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders’ Quadrant for the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification (IDV). The Magic Quadrant evaluated vendors across the identity verification market and recognized Entrust as a Leader. This recognition comes after the acquisition of Onfido earlier this year. Gartner Magic Quadrant The Gartner Magic Quadrant for IDV evaluates vend...
Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced the hiring of Michael Klieman as Global Vice President of Product Management for Digital Security Solutions and Parag Patel as Global Vice President of Sales, Digital Security Solutions. With these key appointments, Entrust is accelerating product momentum as a pioneer in AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions that support Zero Trust frameworks, fight phishing and fraud, and enable secure tran...
By linking human resource (HR) systems to physical security, access control systems can automatically update permissions based on employee changes, such as promotions, terminations, or department transfers. In fact, connecting HR and information technology (IT) systems to physical security can provide many significant benefits in terms of access control, incident response, compliance, cost savings, and employee experience. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can organizations...
Transportation enables the movement of goods and people, facilitates trade and commerce, and is crucial for businesses to operate and expand. Security technology plays a major role both in protecting today's various transportation systems and increasingly to make them more efficient. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new in technology serving the transportation market?
Suddenly, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. The smart technology brings a range of benefits to our lives, from streamlining everyday tasks to making scientific breakthroughs. The advantages of AI and machine learning (ML) also include automating repetitive tasks, analyzing vast amounts of data, and minimizing human error. But how do these benefits apply to the physical security industry, and is there a downside? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the benefits,...
Entrust, a global pioneer in delivering identity-centric security solutions for governments and enterprises worldwide, announced the launch of its Citizen Identity Orchestration solution. Governments now can streamline the delivery of public services through secure digital identities, embedding trust in every citizen interaction. The innovative and modular solution from Entrust launches as governments worldwide experience increasing demands for seamless, transparent, and rapid service deli...
The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute released survey findings on the state of Zero Trust adoption and encryption in 2024. Entrust’s eighteenth annual study conducted by the Ponemon Institute reveals that the risk of a cyber breach is the number one global driver for Zero Trust strategy implementation. Zero Trust security practice “With the rise of costly breaches and AI-generated deepfakes, synthetic identity fraud, ransomware gangs, and cyber warfare, the threat landscape is...
The economic fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic was felt in supply chain disruptions, higher prices, and shortages of certain goods. The physical security industry was not spared, although the epidemic also presented opportunities for security companies. Changing access control trends triggered by the pandemic are still reverberating throughout the industry, for example. Four years later, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the security market, lingering like the symptoms of "long CO...
Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security announced a single-vendor enhanced authentication solution that integrates identity verification (IDV) and identity and access management (IAM) to fight deepfakes, phishing, account takeover (ATO) attacks and other threats. Identity authentication By enhancing the Entrust Identity as a Service (IDaaS) platform with Onfido’s AI-powered document and biometric verification, customers will be able to deploy ne...
Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Onfido, a global pioneer in identity verification. With this completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Onfido’s technology Attacks on identity are on the rise, with nearly two-thirds of data breaches caused by comp...
Technology can be a powerful tool, but it can also be misused. Ethical principles help ensure that technology is used in a way that minimizes risks and avoids causing harm to people or society. Issues could include factors such as data privacy and algorithmic bias of certain technologies. As the security industry embraces advanced and evolving technologies, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the biggest ethical considerations of using emerging technologies in physical s...
Technological leaps in the last several decades have revolutionised biometrics. The technologies are constantly evolving, spanning facial recognition to iris scanning to fingerprints, to provide new levels of security and convenience. Biometrics are everywhere, from smartphones to border control, constantly evolving to meet the needs of our increasingly digital world. They are also more accurate and easier to use than ever. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new with biom...
As the new year dawns, it's a good time for the security industry to look ahead to 2024. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the biggest surprise for security in the year ahead?
Ideally, every new product or technology serves a need in the market, but not all new products are created equal. The impact of some new technologies is so profound that they make us rethink our preconceptions and may create a total transition in the broader market. These are the technologies we call “game changers” because they prompt a significant shift in the current manner of doing or thinking about security. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What current techno...
Entrust, a global pioneer in identity and data security, has been positioned by Gartner® as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management for its offering, the Entrust Identity as a Service IAM solution. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. Entrust was one of just 11 providers placed in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for Access Management. Robust first line of defense “T...
