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B-FY, sponsor of the 5th edition of the Cybersecurity & Data Innovation Summit 2024

On April 23rd, Madrid will be the epicenter of knowledge exchange on cybersecurity with the 5th edition of the Cybersecurity & Data Innovation Summit 2024. This highly relevant event, which brings together experts and professionals from the sector, will be supported by B-FY as one of its main sponsors.

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B-FY, a biometric solution aligned with the new provisions of the AEPD

The new provisions of the AEPD, outlined in its Guide on attendance control treatments through biometric systems, restrict and monitor the use of access control systems that collect and store biometric patterns. In this context, B-FY offers a decentralized biometric solution that complies with the AEPD's requirements without the need for an Impact Assessment (EIPD), adhering to the principles of data minimization, proportionality, and suitability in the service it offers.

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Optimizing hospital processes with B-FY’s decentralized biometric solution

Traditional methods of identity verification and data management in hospitals often lead to inefficiencies, security concerns, and obstruct the overall patient and staff experience. B-FY's decentralized biometric identity authentication solution emerges as a transformative technology, offering a reliable and efficient way to optimize hospital processes.

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A simplified online and on-site access to hospital services with B-FY decentralized biometric solution

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare services, the integration of advanced technologies is crucial to ensure efficient, secure, and user-friendly access. B-FY decentralized biometric solution not only enhances security but also facilitates a more fluid and seamless experience for both patients and hospital staff.

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Better, more secure, and more agile banking experiences with B-FY decentralized biometric solution

In the fast-paced world of finance, where time is of the essence, a seamless user experience is non-negotiable. B-FY's decentralized biometric authentication solution not only strengthens security; it also ensures a more fluid and convenient banking experience for end-users.

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B-FY: adding value to online banking 24/7 with biometric authentication

Recent studies indicate that a significant percentage of banking customers prioritize a user experience that combines convenience and security. In this regard, B-FY's biometric authentication solution emerges as an effective response, providing an optimal balance between ease of use and protection.

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B-FY: Transforming the experience and security in higher education with biometric authentication

In the current digital era, access to higher education has undergone a radical transformation. However, this shift towards the digital realm has posed a series of challenges in terms of user experience and system security. In this context, B-FY presents itself as an innovative and essential biometric authentication solution for higher education.

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B-FY brought together IT leaders in Mexico at the event ‘Innovation and Challenges in Credential Usurpation’

The event, organized by B-FY and SOLDIG, allowed attendees the opportunity to learn about an effective and efficient solution to protect their data and digital assets and combat the growing threat of credential theft and identity usurpation.

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Three ways B-FY’s biometric authentication adds value to the healthcare sector

The collaboration between technology and healthcare is more crucial than ever, and B-FY's biometric authentication is leading the way towards a safer and more efficient healthcare sector.

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B-FY's biometric authentication is revolutionizing security in the fuel industry in Mexico.

ATIO Group and B-FY are transforming security in the fuel industry in Mexico. This innovative Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solution utilizes biometric authentication to unequivocally identify drivers, reducing fraud and enhancing security in the fuel loading process.

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FGM Implements Biometric Identification for Tournament Directors

With the adoption of B-FY's biometric identification solution, the Madrid Golf Federation (FGM) has demonstrated that innovation and security can go hand in hand to create a more reliable and exciting golf experience for all players and fans.

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How to protect digital identity in the online world

Juan Pablo Yagüe, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at Serban Group, highlights the advantages of biometrics and B-FY's solution in authenticating digital identities.

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Biometric technology, an effective solution to IAM

Identity Access Management (IAM) is a critical aspect of modern-day business operations. Traditional methods of identity and access management, such as passwords and usernames, are no longer enough to protect critical information from hackers. This is where biometric technology comes into play.

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Biometrics: helping the healthcare industry secure patients’ data

The healthcare industry is a critical sector that requires stringent security measures to safeguard sensitive patient information. Biometric authentication offers a secure and convenient way to ensure that only authorized individuals can access patient data. B-FY’s solution guarantees that user’s data is always under their control. Nobody else’s.

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Users prefer biometric authentication methods

Biometric identity authentication technologies are on the rise. Users prefer these friendlier and more secure processes to secure their data and, surveys reveal, they are ready to forget all about passwords.

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Passwords, the key to cybercriminals' access to your identity

Igor Lukic, founder of Hackron and cybersecurity expert, reveals the modus operandi of cybercriminals and exposes why the user and password-based identity authentication method is the weakest link in the entire cybersecurity framework.

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B-FY Pulse: Strengthening cybersecurity in an increasingly connected world

Our first in-person event in Madrid, B-FY Pulse, brought together experts in technology, cybersecurity, and digital regulation to address current challenges and trends in security and data protection. Successful case studies, use cases, and best practices in identification and authentication were shared during the event.

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B-FY and Serban Group

B-FY and Serban Group join forces to drive biometric identification

Serban Group, with two decades of experience in IT architecture, biometrics, and digital identity, will implement B-FY's biometric identification solutions through a recently signed agreement between both companies.

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B-FY Pulse 2023

B-FY Pulse, a key event on cybersecurity trends

B-FY Pulse is a great opportunity to gain insights into the latest cybersecurity trends and regulations, network with industry peers and meet some of the most renowned experts on biometrics and cybersecurity. On Thursday, May 25th at the URSO Hotel & Spa in Madrid. Save the date!

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Every country has enacted regulation to protect the personal data shared by users with their service providers.

Securing the privacy of users

As life becomes digital, guaranteeing data privacy is a growing concern both to users and companies. Almost every country has enacted regulation to protect the personal data shared by users with their service providers. With B-FY’s biometric authentication solution all data remains always under the user’s control, thus preventing risks of data breaches.

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Five reasons biometrics is (finally) the next big thing

We have been hearing about biometrics for quite some time, but as cybercrime figures soar, it seems biometrics’ time to become the best solution to fight cyber-fraud has finally come.

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Biometrics can help companies improve their passwordless authentication solutions.

Ten reasons to secure your business with biometrics

Traditional security systems based in knowledge authentication are proving to be inefficient against cybercrime, thus, many enterprises are turning to biometric verification. Here are ten reasons why.

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The healthcare industry is one of the most sensitive in terms of security related to patient data.

Enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare with biometrics

Breaches or delays in patient authentication can be fatal in the healthcare industry, one of the most attacked by cybercriminals in the last three years according to various reports.

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Healthcare organizations are investing in biometric technologies in order to increase security, privacy

Why the healthcare industry is investing in biometrics

The global healthcare biometrics market is expected to reach the value of 74.08 billion U.S. dollars (68.6 billion euros) by the end of 2028. Why? As the industry shifts from paper to electronic records, it needs more secure and reliable form of authentication: biometric ID.

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The education industry has become a central target for cybercriminals.

The biometric edge for the educational industry

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the educational sector has seen drastic changes. Online learning took a leap and learning in a physical classroom disappeared across the world. As students get accustomed to this “new normal”, a hybrid learning approach is expected to remain. Biometric technology could help the education sector in meeting the increasingly complex security needs that have arisen from this ongoing transformation.

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Educational sector exposed and it has experienced a sharp rise in cyberattacks.

Higher education challenged by Z’s and Alphas

As the higher education industry is undergoing a major transformation to meet the demands of the new generations of students born in a technological environment, cyber attackers have found a new target. Meanwhile, biometric technology is proving to be a valuable solution to secure students’ data and improve the user’s experience both in virtual and physical campuses. 

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The financial sector has been one of the pioneers in the use of biometric technology.

The biometric leverage to the Financial Industry

From 2020 to now, digital onboarding has become more frequent for both online and offline banking. Still, implementation, cost, UX and privacy real or imaginary challenges are holding back a wider implementation. B-FY's solution successfully addresses these challenges.

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Smile, you’re paying

With the steady rise of biometrics our bodies are becoming the future of payment security. Nowadays it is enough with just a quick smile or a wave of the hand, as set in the recently launched Biometric Checkout Program by Mastercard.

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Content platforms like Netflix, or intermediation platforms like Airbnb, can truly ensure users are who they say they are avoiding identity fraud or password sharing.

Why subscription-based platforms should go passwordless

By adopting biometric identification systems, subscription model businesses such as content platforms like Netflix, or intermediation platforms like Airbnb, can truly ensure users are who they say they are avoiding identity fraud or password sharing.

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How to use biometric security at your event

Biometrics can help event organizers in many ways, from reducing queuing time to increasing security, preventing fraud, helping the environment, or improving the attendees’ overall experience.

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As the implementation of biometrics gains speed, regulation on data protection worldwide is following suit

7 questions to avoid legal trouble when involving biometric data

Is the company able to comply with the legal requirements linked to the use of biometrics? As the implementation of biometrics gains speed, regulation on data protection worldwide is following suit. Companies and institutions adopting biometrics must be very careful to avoid lawsuits.

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How biometric identification can revolutionize the UX by complying with the norm

How biometric identification can revolutionize the UX by complying with the norm

The collection of biometric information is a sensitive topic. Therefore, the existing regulation in Europe is very strict. B-FY guarantees its clients adequate compliance with current regulations.

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Multi Factor Authentication or Biometrics?

Multi Factor Authentication or Biometrics?

The implementation of Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is certainly an improvement over using just a username and password. However, this method has some disadvantages. Biometric authentication, based on patterns inherent to each person, offers greater guarantees in terms of security.

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Five myths abouth biometric authentication

Five myths abouth biometric authentication

Biometric technology identity authentication is rapidly becoming more ubiquitous in our daily life for a variety of applications, from border clearance and immigration to almost every service across industries. However, there are still some misbeliefs about the use of biometric technology, its deployment and uses. Here are the most common myths about biometric authentication busted.

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Five IAM trends for 2023

The rapid evolution of Internet and the incorporation of digital products and services to all aspects of daily life has brought about an equivalent increase in cyber threats, most of them being identity and credential-based. IAM can help, but organizations must get their implementations right. Here are some IAM trends we have identified for 2023.

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The two-factor authentication is a system through which, when the user logs in, the system requests a second verification factor, usually through an SMS or an email, to confirm that the user is truly the person who is accessing the account or service.

Biometrics can help solving 2FA flaws

Two-step authentication or two-factor verification (2FA) has become the identity verification system of choice for many organizations. However, it is a method that creates friction with the end-user, needs a learning curve and rises security concerns. Biometrics can help solve these issues.

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