16 Aug, 2019SIA report debunks facial recognition myths
In this informative doc, the industry group separates the facts from the misconceptions and faulty assumptions about facial recognition technology. The new analysis comes amid a growing backlash and even bans against the digital ID tool.
16 Jul, 2019HID fingerprint reader for rugged conditions hits market
As fingerprint biometrics take on more work, readers are becoming more rugged. That’s the idea behind HID’s new iCLASS SE RB25F fingerprint reader.
25 Jun, 20192019 Women in Biometrics Award winner: Nicole Spaun, IDEMIA NSS
Dr. Nicole Spaun began her career staring at planets. “I got my PhD in geology, looking specifically at planetary geology. During graduate school, I worked with NASA’s Galileo mission to Jupiter and its moons,” Spaun says. “About two months before I defended my dissertation – about a month after 9/11 – someone who’d gone to […]
25 Jun, 20192019 Women in Biometrics Award winner: Dana Michalski, Australia DST
Dr. Dana Michalski was looking for work in research as she pursued her degree in behavioral science and psychology. She found a job at Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Organisation as it was then known. “I started by working half my time on Army projects working with soldiers, and the other half my time working […]
24 Jun, 20192019 Women in Biometrics Award winner: Debra Marcopulos, DHS OBIM
Like many of today’s leaders in biometrics, Debra Marcopulos’ career path was influenced by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “I actually became interested in the technology that was being developed to help secure our country, specifically fingerprint technology. So when opportunities for DHS’ mission to modernize this legacy technology became available, I eagerly accepted the position.” […]
04 Jun, 2019San Francisco biometric ban passes but opposition mounts
San Francisco has passed the first facial recognition ban by a major U.S. city. But tech firms and businesses are beginning to fight back against laws that could restrict biometric authentication.
20 May, 2019Patent describes new Apple fingerprint scanner in touchscreen itself
The iPhone maker recently has moved to facial recognition technology, following larger trends, but the new patent seems to indicate other biometric authentication possibilities, including a possible renewed focus on fingerprint.
13 May, 2019Women in Biometrics Awards seeks nominees through June 1
The prestigious industry recognition takes place in June at the 2019 SIA GovSummit in Washington, D.C. The Women in Biometrics Awards, now in its fifth year, is accepting nominations for the 2019 program through June 1.
10 May, 2019IDEMIA facial recognition technology wins NIST vendor test
The facial recognition technology from IDEMIA beat out a large group of other vendors’ technology in a recent NIST trial— and the win comes as biometrics take more of a role in all facets of authentication.
25 Apr, 2019Virtual In-person Proofing kiosks from NextgenID enable remote identity proofing for government IDs
One of the most expensive and cumbersome parts of a secure ID implementation is the proofing of employees prior to credential issuance. For government credentials issued by federal agencies and contractors, the identity proofing process can now be managed remotely rather than via in-person interviews.
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