Biometric database needed to fight Boko Haram: Nigerian government minister
A Nigerian government minister is seeking to enroll the entire country in a biometric database to curb the ongoing criminal…
Military Applications
Militaries around the world use biometrics for secure access control to facilities, equipment, and IT systems, and to identify adversaries in the field.
US military developing identity verification system based on behavioral biometrics
The US military is developing a new “cognitive” identity verification system at West Point that could ultimately replace passwords, fingerprints…
Precise Biometrics to provide mobile smart card readers for US Department of Defense
Precise Biometrics announced it has received an order of 1,100 Tactivo mobile smart card readers from the Defense Logistics Agency…
U.S. Defense Department biometrics database upgraded
DOD Biometrics today announced that it has deployed an upgraded version of the Automated Biometrics Identification System, known as DOD…
Biometrics will be used to screen Syrian rebels for U.S. training
The U.S. military will use biometrics to screen Syrian rebels for military training, according to a report in the Washington…
U.S. Army contracts IBG to design and develop a biometric authentication system
The U.S. Army has contracted Novetta-owned IBG to design and develop a biometric authentication system based on non-traditional modalities incorporated…
Most popular biometrics news updates for week ending November 23
Here’s a recap of most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Biometrics Week in Review:…
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense to procure mobile biometric identification system
Bulgaria’ Ministry of Defense has identified a need for a mobile automatic biometric identification system to support its Military Police…
SecureTech 2014 highlights Canadian developments in biometrics and surveillance
World-class speakers, decision-makers and influencers from the public safety, emergency management and security industries gathered this week in Ottawa, Canada,…
SecureTech 2014 being held in Ottawa this week
SecureTech 2014, a leading public safety, emergency management and security event in Canada starts today in Ottawa at the city’s…
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