CBP announces test to collect biometrics at the Otay Mesa border crossing
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted an official notice that it will soon conduct a test to…
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Biometrics in banking, fingerprint and iris authentication in this week’s most popular news
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. X-ray camera tech…
DHS launches Identity Intelligence Biometrics (I2B) pilot project
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis has launched the Identity Intelligence Biometrics (I2B) pilot project,…
Biometrics on the move, facial recognition, biometric payment options, fraud prevention & more top news
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Universal ID management…
IBIA welcomes DHS biometric framework, proposes forum to discuss findings
The International Biometrics & Identification Association (IBIA) has welcomed the release of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) biometrics framework,…
Rep. John Katko keynotes BORDERPOL International Security meeting
Yesterday, Rep. John Katko (R-NY), gave the keynote address at the BORDERPOL International Security Meeting in Washington, DC. The BORDERPOL…
AVISIAN Publishing announces Women in Biometrics Identity award winners
AVISIAN Publishing has announced the winners of the inaugural Women in Biometrics Identity 2015 awards. The awards were presented at…
TSA’s five year strategy plan includes more biometrics
The Transportation Security Administration has released an aggressive five-year strategy that includes a potential expansion of the use of biometrics,…
DHS issues three awards to develop new mobile authentication technologies
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology directorate has awarded HRL Laboratories, United Technologies Research Center, and Northrop Grumman…
Bid protests continue in delayed DHS biometrics contract
In what has felt like a never-ending bidding process, hindered by multiple procurement delays, the Department of Homeland Security has…
