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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Badge Inc Wins 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for Privacy Enhancing Technology
SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Badge Inc, the market leader in privacy-enhancing identity solutions has been named a winner of the prestigious 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for the second year in a row by the Business Intelligence Group. Badge was also recognized in the category of Privacy Enhancing Technology for its groundbreaking approach to eliminating sensitive biometric data and personally identifiable information from authentication workflows such as account recovery. This news comes on the heels of Badge's winning five prestigious Global InfoSec Awards at the RSA Conference in April this year, including sole category winner for Privacy Enhancing Technology and Phishing Resistant MFA. The Fortress Cybersecurity Awards program honors the industry's leading companies and professionals who are going beyond compliance to build and maintain secure systems and processes. Fortress recognized Badge as a company that can "stay one step ahead" and demonstrates excellence in a rapidly evolving landscape of threats. Winners are competitively selected based on innovation, measurable impact, and commitment to security best practices. "Badge Inc is redefining cybersecurity with its privacy-first approach. It's a paradigm shift: By eliminating stored identity credentials, they are tackling one of the biggest vulnerabilities in digital security today. Their innovative solutions are setting a new standard for authentication and data protection, and we are proud to recognize their leadership in this space." - Russ Fordyce, CEO & Founder, Business Intelligence Group This latest recognition follows Badge Inc's remarkable success over the last year, including being recognized as one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of the Year and launching a partnership program with several industry top players. The consecutive recognition underscores Badge's leadership in cybersecurity and privacy innovation. Independent industry analyst, Jack Poller, has called Badge a "game changer" and recognized that "Badge isn't an incremental upgrade — it's a paradigm shift." "It is an honor to be recognized by the Business Intelligence Group with a Fortress Award for the second year in a row. This accolade reaffirms our belief that digital identity is a right, not a commodity. At Badge, eliminating stored identity credentials forges an unparalleled synergy between privacy and security, fundamentally redefining digital trust." - Dr. Tina Srivastava, Cofounder Badge Inc By eliminating stored identity credentials from authentication processes—one of the leading causes of data breaches—Badge is setting a new standard for security and trust. As the Privacy Company, Badge continues to reshape authentication and data protection, reinforcing its commitment to a more secure digital future. To learn more about the Fortress Cybersecurity Awards, visit: About BadgeBadge enables privacy-preserving authentication to every application, on any device, without storing user secrets or PII. Badge's patented technology allows users to derive private keys on the fly using their biometrics and factors of choice without the need for hardware tokens or secrets. Badge was founded by field-tested cryptography PhDs from MIT and is venture-backed by tier 1 investors. Customers and partners include top Fortune companies across healthcare, banking, retail, and services. Learn more at About Business Intelligence Group Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, these programs are judged by business executives with real-world experience. The organization's proprietary scoring system measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards companies whose achievements are significant and measurable. Media ContactKyle KilcoyneBadge Incmedia@ Eliana StarbirdChief Nominations OfficerBusiness Intelligence Group+1 909-529-2737contact@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Badge Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Warning to anyone with Blue Badge over ‘misunderstood rule' that could land you with £1,000 fine or see you lose permit
BLUE Badge holders have been issued a warning over a "misunderstood rule" that could leave drivers with a £1000 fine. The Blue Badge scheme was set up to help those with mobility issues by allowing them easier access to 2 Blue Badges are given to those with mobility issues Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett 2 Your Blue Badge must be clearly displayed Credit: Alamy However, there is often confusion over when it can be used, with recent figures from the Where Can Blue Badge Holders Park? It is often wrongly assumed that having a Blue Badge allows you to park anywhere. However, this is not the case. Blue Badge holders are not permitted to park anywhere where their vehicle could endanger others or obstruct access, such as near junctions, bus stops, or the entrance to hospitals. Read more motors stories Where To Display a Blue Badge Blue Badge holders must always ensure to display their badge clearly on the dashboard, with the relevant details on show. Some people mistakenly think that its OK to borrow a Blue Badge from someone, or use it whilst the holder is not present, but this is not the case. People who use someone else's Blue Badge, when the badge holder is not in the car could be subject to a £1000 fine. Using a badge that has expired and failing to return a badge that is no longer needed can also lead to hefty fines. Most read in Fabulous How To Get A Blue Badge In England, Some people qualify for the badge automatically, whilst others are assessed on an individual basis. My car was towed from disabled parking spot even though I have a badge - I had to pay £100s but it's the council's fault Local councils are in charge of assessing eligibility for badges, with applications taking up to 12 weeks. If the council decides you are not eligible for the badge, you can request them to reconsider your application. Badges in England cost £10, whilst in Scotland, they are priced at £20. Badges in Wales are free. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Entitledto's and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for. Blue Badges in England and Wales typically last for three years, after which holders must reapply. However, some badges are valid until the end of certain benefits, such as Personal Independence Payments . Reminders of expiration are not sent out to badge holders, so you have to keep an eye on the date yourself, and apply for renewal 12 weeks in advance.
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Salford Quays: Looking back on 50 years of city's famous docks
From docker to DJ, BBC Radio Manchester presenter Mike Sweeney first started working on the docks in Salford in his early 20s. Fifty-five years later, he still has the same commute."I was 22 when I started working as a docker – and I'm still here today at BBC Radio Manchester playing tunes on the wireless," he told how he has witnessed first-hand the transformation of the canal-crossed land, originally known as Manchester Docks, from industrial heartland into the bustling Salford Quays of has taken a trip down memory lane as The Lowry theatre – one of the many developments in the area – marks its 25th anniversary. "I did everything from making the tea to laying railway track," said the veteran broadcaster, who presents his mid-morning show from Monday to was based at Mode Wheel Locks and remembers playing the card game crib at lunch and would "brew up" in a tin can."Cargo from all over the world sailed into here from Liverpool," he said."It was a sight to behold. But even then I could tell it was the beginning of the end."The new container ships were too big to sail down the canal and by the 1980s it had all gone." Built at the end of the 35-mile (56 km) Manchester Ship Canal, the docks were opened in 1894 by Queen the main cargo was more local cotton, grain and timber, commodities were brought from around the world, including tea, fruit, live and frozen cattle, lard, oil, petroleum and included textiles, machinery, cars and locomotives, thanks to Manchester's huge industrial the shipyards eventually wound down and traditional industry declined, making way for a new era for the docks, which are now home to flats, shops, bar and restaurants and a thriving media hub. Jonathan Schofield, who is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide, said the construction of The Lowry was pivotal in that transition."The thing about the Quays, it's not like Albert Dock in Liverpool, they're not Grade-I listed structures," he said."They were thrown up basically, quite temporary in some respects."The whole site was cleared and it became an enterprise zone. There were tax incentives for people to come here."And it needed two landmark buildings here."The first being The Lowry 25 years ago, which then motivated and put in place other big decisions such as bringing the Imperial War Museum North on to the Trafford side rather than the Salford side." Sweeney said he never imagined that he would still be working on the same site all these years later – albeit in a very different job."Five years ago, I was live on the stage at The Lowry," he said."If you'd have told me when I was a docker that I'd be here 55 years later, I'd have been absolutely amazed." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
23-02-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Southeastern: Parking changes due at 42 railway stations
Southeastern has announced that the way passengers pay for parking at 42 stations on its network will change from 24 pay and display system will be replaced by an Automatic Number Plate Register (ANPR).The rail operator said parking cannot be paid for at a train station ticket office but cash, card and digital payments at most stations will Andrews, commercial director at Southeastern, said: "We are continuing to invest in our stations and our car parks to make it simpler, easier and more welcoming to travel by train." The new system is also described as "more secure" by Southeastern as it will recognise number plates when vehicles enter the car park. It added that it will also help to ensure all customers pay for their parking and ANPR will provide more data on car park can still pay by using numbers provided on signs at the station or by using the app or do not need to buy a ticket if they are picking up or dropping off for less than 20 Badge holders can continue to park for free but must register their vehicle in advance and there will also be a new taxi Andrews added: "ANPR is already widely used by a range of parking providers and is popular with customers because it is so convenient and simple to use."Some of the stations where changes are coming are Ashford International, Dartford, Hastings, Paddock Wood and Stonegate.
