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Maryland Set to Enact Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology

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. – On April 8, 2024, during its last day of regular session, the Maryland General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill 338 / Senate Bill 182 to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement across the state, which will now be sent to Gov. Wes Moore for his signature.

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Security Industry Association Names New Director of Standards and Technology

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Edison Shen will lead SIA’s standards and technical program activities and develop content on cybersecurity and technology topics for SIA members. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Edison Shen as its new director of standards and technology. He is also active in ANSI and IEC committees.

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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

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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.

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Security Industry Association Reveals the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honorees

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Now in its third year, the SIA WISF Power 100 program showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the 2024 honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Security Industry Association Announces the 2024 Security Megatrends

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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2024 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Amplifying School Security With Gunshot Detection Systems

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Solutions Can Speed Response to the Threat Rich Onofrio is the chief technology officer for Shooter Detection Systems. Preventive measures should be priorities, including security practices and technologies, and resources should be provided to help students and staff deal with mental health and anger issues before they escalate.

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Guest Post: Digital Technology Is Transforming Banks

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Verint Systems’ Matt Tengwall Discusses How Customer Demands Are Driving the Need for Enhanced Services and Options Matt Tengwall is general manager, fraud and security solutions at Verint Systems. Changing Consumer Trends Technology has played a pivotal role in the growth of the banking market in recent years.

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