New TSA facial recognition audit faces skepticism
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General (IG) has announced an audit into the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) expanding…
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Expect shift in US border strategy to pay dividends for biometrics, surveillance tech providers
The expansion of technological tools in immigration enforcement represents a dramatic shift in how the United States government approaches border…
Trump executive order requires full implementation of DNA fingerprint law
Last Week, President Donald Trump reignited debate over the implementation of the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 with his Securing…
Idemia liveness detection tops DHS evaluation
Idemia Public Security has announced it scored the highest biometric accuracy and fairness in an assessment of its liveness detection…
DHS releases ‘comprehensive’ report on use of face biometric systems
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new report on the department’ use of facial recognition (FR) and face capture…
Identity Management Symposium
Identity Management Symposium National Harbor, MD April 9-10, 2025 DSI’s 11th Annual Identity Management Symposium will bring together DoD, DHS,…
US Coast Guard seeks qualified sources for TWIC readers, support services
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable providers for an upcoming…
TSA publishes final rule on REAL ID enforcement; does not extend deadline
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published its final rule establishing a phased approach for enforcing REAL ID requirements starting May…
Trump’s homeland security picks could have lasting impact on border biometrics
Donald Trump’s leadership picks for homeland security signals a potentially significant shift in border security strategy, particularly as it applies…
DHS S&T Screening at Speed steps toward improved TSA passenger experience
“You are now entering a safety zone,” says a voice over the loudspeaker, as Arnold Schwarzenegger strides toward an X-ray…
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