FIDO Alliance Praises Biden’s New MFA Requirements
The FIDO Alliance is speaking out in support of Joe Biden’s recent Executive Order concerning cybersecurity. The Executive Order was signed on May 12, and was issued in response to […]
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Biometric Passports at Forefront of Dominica’s $13M Border Security Upgrades
“The most important aspect in our border security improvement is our migration from the machine-readable passport to our e-passport or biometric passport, which is almost counterfeit-proof.” – Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore, Minister […]
Malaysian Government to Implement National Biometric Registration System
Malaysia’s National Registration Department (JPN) is looking to implement a biometric registration system for all official identifying documents in an attempt to boost national security. According to Rusline Jusoh, director-general […]
FedID 2018: The Biometrics Industry Speaks [Audio Interview Roundup]
This week FindBiometrics reported live from the FedID conference in Tampa. High level conversations about biometrics, identity management, access control, credentialing, trust, border control, law enforcement and national security kept […]
Philippine Gov’t Pursues Biometric Drone Tech
The Philippine government is planning to use facial recognition-equipped drones in its fight against terrorism, suggest recent comments from the country’s Defense Secretary, Delfin Lorenzana. Details about the plans are […]
Thailand Authorities Require Biometric SIM Registration in Insurgency-Plagued Regions
“The move follows a new NBTC regulation from earlier this year requiring MNOs to enable voluntary biometric registration. While that regulation was framed as a measure aimed at fighting fraud, […]
INTERPOL Calls for Sharing of Terrorists’ Biometric Data
INTERPOL is calling on governments around the world to share the biometric information of known terrorists in order to help improve global security. The call comes via INTERPOL’s General Assembly, […]
Coast Guard Embraces Biometric Security Checks for High-Risk Scenarios
The US Coast Guard has finally established its rules on credential inspection for maritime workers via the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is […]
Russia Demands Biometric Airport Security Before Resumption of Egypt Flights
After a long hiatus, Russia is willing to resume flights to Egypt, but the government wants biometric security in Egyptian airports, according to a report from Daily News Egypt. The […]
German Minister Seeks Facial Recognition for Airports, Train Stations
Germany’s Interior Minister is aiming to implement surveillance technology using facial recognition at the country’s airports and train stations. The official, Thomas de Maiziere, laid out his idea in an […]
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