Franco-Dutch IT security giants Gemalto have announced that it has deployed its Coesys eGov Authentication Server in Singapore.The solution provides Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and end-to-end encryption of passwords to secure Singapore Personal Access2 (SingPass) logins.The firm noted that the authentication solution helps to provide better security for SingPass users when they access government e-services involving sensitive data.As part of the new two-step login process, users are required to enter a One-Time Password (OTP), in addition to their SingPass user ID and password. By end of 2016, more than 60% of the country's e-government services will require users to use this additional layer of verification, offering greater security for citizens and Government alike.Gemalto's Coesys eGov Authentication Server supports a wide range of authentication methods, including hardware tokens and mobile phones. It is compatible with all open standards and is easy-to-integrate with existing solutions within the e-government framework."Data breaches worldwide continue to compromise millions of records, with identity theft accounting for 75% of them3," said Michael Au, President South Asia and Japan at Gemalto. "Gemalto's authentication solution will make it harder to steal identities, allowing citizens to enjoy a safe and secure access to their e-government services."Note: Gemalto will be exhibiting at connect:ID 2016, 14-16 March, Washington DC. connect:ID is an international conference and exhibition that focuses on all aspects of identity technologies and the opportunities for their management in both the physical and digital worlds. http://www.connectidexpo.comGemalto will also be exhibiting at SDW 2016, 10-12 May, London, UK. SDW is a world-leading conference and exhibition event providing a global showcase for next-generation human identity solutions, focusing on intrinsic document security and on the new cutting-edge secure infrastructure now required to produce and use these advanced documents in live situations. http://www.sdw2016.com
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