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Border and Port Security

Biometric access control systems used at airports and national or regional boundaries to track and manage the flow of humans, and the databases and documents that support them, make up border and port security. Includes national and immigration registries, ePassports and smart card systems, automated border control (ABC) kiosks, and apps for data sharing among other products and services.

 

CBP seeks biometric photo capture technology for border vehicle inspection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on commercial solutions for capturing high-quality facial…

 

Beruku showcases security document features for Ukraine border guard

Experts from Beruku Identity made a presentation to officers of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, to outline security features embedded…

 

Abu Dhabi to integrate face biometrics in hotels in ‘Smart Travel’ ramp up

Abu Dhabi is launching a face biometrics system across the emirate in the tourism sector. The emirate is known for…

 

Regula photospectral document scanner marks ‘conceptual shift’ in border control

As border control becomes an increasingly central political issue in North America and Europe, and border security agencies face staffing…

 

EU SafeTravellers project works to secure biometric digital travel credentials

Idemia Public Security, iProov, Vision-Box and Ubiquitous Technologies Company (Ubitech) are part of a European Union-funded project to introduce traveler…

 

Cognitec supplies biometric hardware and software for Australian airports

Cognitec is carrying out a contract for Australia’s government providing biometric cameras and related services for international air travelers. The…

 

EU inches towards gradual rollout of biometric border controls

The EU’s biometric Entry-Exit System is set for a 180 day rollout after Members of European Parliament on the Civil…

 

Unexplained USCIS requests suggest DHS using AI to flag visa applicants

In an unexpected and deeply concerning move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun issuing Requests for Evidence…

 

Palantir’s ImmigrationOS fuels Trump administration’s immigrant removal agenda

In April 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) awarded a $30 million contract to Palantir Technologies to develop ImmigrationOS,…

 

Vietnam sets deadline for biometric border crossings

Vietnam’s government has set the deadline for implementing biometric technology and the country’s digital identity platform VNeID at all airports,…

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