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Transportation Worker Identity Credential: Reviving the Qualified Technology List With Simple Self-Certification Approval Process

Security Industry Association

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is a biometric-enabled smart card identity credential that is issued to maritime workers to enable unescorted access into secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Coast Guard.

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Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure

Security Industry Association

. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

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How the FY22 Appropriations Bill Impacts Security Companies

Security Industry Association

Security Industry Association (SIA) members who actively participate in or are considering participation in the federal marketplace should pay close attention to funding amounts since it could impact future procurement opportunities. Transportation Security Administration. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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Security Industry Association Announces 2024 Winners of the SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

Arbona Puértolas’ efforts extend beyond corporate compliance; she actively contributes to the legislative process in various countries, advising on laws that shape the future of digital identity verification. She actively participates in U.S.

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IntelligentSIA: New Member-Created Resources, Can’t-Miss Events and Courses, Networking Opportunities and More

Security Industry Association

Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. New article on the Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC)! Hey SIA members! Welcome, New Members! Explore real estate trends impacting the security solutions market! Access the report here.

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ENSURING CANADA’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM IS READY AND RESILIENT

CCEM Strategies

Ensuring Canada’s Critical Infrastructure system is ready and resilient Can you imagine what would happen if an incident such as a natural disaster compromised our transportation, food or even energy Critical Infrastructure (CI) systems? But for CI, evaluating and prioritizing is universally based on several factors, as illustrated below.

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Omnibus Funding Package for 2023: What’s Relevant for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

billion DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – $139.8 billion more than the Biden Administration requested Transportation Security Administration – $9.3 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Departments – $164.9 Defense Department – $797.7 billion more than in fiscal year 2022.