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Discussion: Raptor is secure, frequency cards are the real identity theft threat
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Raptor is secure, frequency cards are the real identity theft threat
Feb 5 2009, 10:42 AM EST
Vuance is not just a credentialing company. We are a leader in smart card technology applications. Every day we hear from our clients concerned about the information required by the Raptor system for identity verification. People are concerned about identity theft and need reassurance about the extreme measures Vuance takes to protect their personal information. Individuals who are worried about the highly secure and encrypted Raptor System will likely make an internet purchase, sign up for a rewards or coupon program with the Grocery store or pharmacy, or without question provide their phone number and zip code as part of a credit card purchase, never mind the ease with which a mag stripe can be hacked or reprogrammed. These are old and vulnerable technologies that expose an individual to identity theft. The ASIS foundation and the Justice Policy Center Urban Institute released a report covering this and other topics. The full report can be found in the Downloads Section of this WIKI in the attachment list. The following is an excerpt from that report. We would like to use this thread to facilitate discussion on the use of smart card technology for frequency cards rather than the reports recommendation for elimination of them. Pg-2 In the next five to 10 years, identity theft and fraud will continue to be the fastest growing crimes. However, the nature of identity theft is likely to shift to more organized, high-stakes, global attacks. To prepare, security managers should coordinate and share intelligence with all levels of law enforcement, invest in fraud detection systems, comply with standards for storage of sensitive data, and when possible, eliminate frequency cards Pg-39 Frequency Cards: Reward cards that track the use or purchase of a product or service in order to offer a prize or discount for reaching a particular goal; often used by retail and services industries to encourage purchasing of merchandise and brand loyalty Do you find this valuable? |
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