By Gernot Heiser, Open Kernel Labs Kerckhoffs' principle, formulated by a 19th century Dutch mathematician, is the accepted basis for strong security.It was originally formulated for crypto algorithms, where it stated that an encryption system must not depend on the security of the algorithms, only the keys.
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By Philip Hopkins, Fujitsu Microelectronics America The benefits of biometrics, including fingerprint sensor technology, have now been well established in a widening group of applications where passwords and ID tokens can be replaced or supplemented using reliable, secure sweep and touch sensors.
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By Philip Hopkins, Fujitsu Microelectronics America Biometrics is rapidly becoming a popular, widely used technology for data security in PCs, handhelds and other mobile products that are easily lost or stolen. Fingerprint sensor ICs now built into these products provide highly reliable security on their own, and they can also be combined with passwords or tokens for applications or...
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