The Biden Administration has asked the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a new cybersecurity framework to guide organizations in both the private and public sectors. It is the latest sign of the Administration's … [Read more...] about NIST, Tech Giants Commit to White House Cybersecurity Effort
Biometrics Roundup: Some Good News and Some Very Bad News
This week's roundup of FindBiometrics' top stories offers a few upbeat news items, and one piece of very bad news that also understandably attracted a lot of attention from readers. Let's get the bad news out of the way. Among the many … [Read more...] about Biometrics Roundup: Some Good News and Some Very Bad News
IBIA White Paper Aims to Make Public More Comfortable With Facial Recognition
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is trying to alleviate people’s fears about facial recognition, especially with regards to accuracy and racial bias. To that end, the organization has published a White Paper that looks at … [Read more...] about IBIA White Paper Aims to Make Public More Comfortable With Facial Recognition
DoD Prepares to Request Proposals for ABIS Cloud Transition
The Department of Defense is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals concerning the cloud transition of its biometric database, according to a new report from Defense Daily. The solicitation is expected to begin in September. The report is … [Read more...] about DoD Prepares to Request Proposals for ABIS Cloud Transition
Enterprise Trends Highlight Need for Expert Insights Ahead of September Biometrics Summit
Summer is coming to an end, schools in many parts of the world are preparing to reopen, and many parents and other professionals are anticipating a return to the office. Organizations, meanwhile, are scrambling to have plans and policies in place as … [Read more...] about Enterprise Trends Highlight Need for Expert Insights Ahead of September Biometrics Summit
Privacy Watchdogs Sound Alarm About Secret NYPD Surveillance Fund
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is once again coming under fire for its deceptive surveillance practices. The latest backlash comes courtesy of the Legal Aid Society and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP), which filed a … [Read more...] about Privacy Watchdogs Sound Alarm About Secret NYPD Surveillance Fund
Imprivata Helps Healthcare Providers Identify Security Gaps With New Assessment Tool
Imprivata is trying to make it easier for healthcare organizations to adapt to the new digital work environment. The company noted that many healthcare organizations are not as secure as they once were, largely because access control has become far … [Read more...] about Imprivata Helps Healthcare Providers Identify Security Gaps With New Assessment Tool
iOS 15 Code Points to Biometric Onboarding for Apple’s Mobile ID
The iPhone's incoming mobile ID feature will use selfie biometrics for identity verification, suggests code uncovered by 9to5Mac. The news indicates that Apple will be even more directly in competition with other major pioneers of mobile ID … [Read more...] about iOS 15 Code Points to Biometric Onboarding for Apple’s Mobile ID
Grand View Research Credits Governments and Digital Transformation for Eventual Recovery of Air Travel Industry
Grand View Research is predicting that the civil aviation industry will eventually recover from COVID-19. The firm noted that domestic and international air travel was down an astonishing 60 percent during the pandemic, partly due to border closures … [Read more...] about Grand View Research Credits Governments and Digital Transformation for Eventual Recovery of Air Travel Industry
MarketsandMarkets Predicts Threat of Fraud Will Drive Demand for Digital Identity Solutions
MarketsandMarkets continues to forecast major growth for the Digital Identity Solutions Market. The firm has predicted that the demand for digital identity solutions will climb from $23.3 billion to $49.5 billion between 2021 and 2026, numbers that … [Read more...] about MarketsandMarkets Predicts Threat of Fraud Will Drive Demand for Digital Identity Solutions
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