Abstract: A real identity biometric authentication device includes a USB thumb drive form factor, with a biometric sensor and designated device processor and stored instructions in firmware which perform authentication in a secure manner, independent of processing and storage resources on a host platform. The device and authentication process require biometric data and are secured against effects of malware or other security risks presented by applications running on the host platform. During an enrollment process, a unique encrypted enrollment biometric token is created using biometric data and uploaded securely to an authentication server. During an authentication process, the encrypted enrollment biometric token is downloaded to the real identity authentication device firmware and is decrypted on the device. The biometric data obtained from the decrypted data and is compared with live, real-time biometric data obtained from the user, for example, by a real-time fingerprint scan.

Abstract: A real identity biometric authentication device includes a USB thumb drive form factor, with a biometric sensor and designated device processor and stored instructions in firmware which perform authentication in a secure manner, independent of processing and storage resources on a host platform. The device and authentication process require biometric data and are secured against effects of malware or other security risks presented by applications running on the host platform. During an enrollment process, a unique encrypted enrollment biometric token is created using biometric data and uploaded securely to an authentication server. During an authentication process, the encrypted enrollment biometric token is downloaded to the real identity authentication device firmware and is decrypted on the device. The biometric data obtained from the decrypted data and is compared with live, real-time biometric data obtained from the user, for example, by a real-time fingerprint scan.

Abstract: A real identity biometric authentication device includes a USB thumb drive form factor, with a biometric sensor and designated device processor and stored instructions in firmware which perform authentication in a secure manner, independent of processing and storage resources on a host platform. The device and authentication process require biometric data and are secured against effects of malware or other security risks presented by applications running on the host platform. During an enrollment process, a unique encrypted enrollment biometric token is created using biometric data and uploaded securely to an authentication server. During an authentication process, the encrypted enrollment biometric token is downloaded to the real identity authentication device firmware and is decrypted on the device. The biometric data obtained from the decrypted data and is compared with live, real-time biometric data obtained from the user, for example, by a real-time fingerprint scan.

Abstract: Systems, devices and process for secure storage, retrieval and management of files using cloud-based hosting services are supported with a real identity authentication device and process. Biometric authentication is required for encryption/decryption of files. The real identity authentication processes are integrated with file exchange processes and API's related to the hosting services. Systems for enabling third parties to request encrypted files, and for notifying a file owner of such requests, are supported.

Abstract: A portable, secure enterprise computing platform is provided by a device having a storage or memory, including a firmware module, a processor and an interface for interfacing with a host platform. The interface may be a USB interface and the device may have the form factor of a USB thumb drive. The storage may include a public partition, secure partition, operating system partition and command partition. A boot load manager in the firmware module causes the processor to load an operating system on the operating system partition and selectively enables access to the operating system by the host platform. The operating system partition may be formatted as a CDFS device such that the host platform recognizes the device as a bootable CD drive. The device provides for secure booting to the operating system partition by the host platform, without risk of corruption or malware from the host platform. A user may select from multiple operating systems.