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Calls to End Biometrics for Air Traveler Verification Are Misguided, Put Americans at Risk

Security Industry Association

senators have called for ending the successful and popular use of facial recognition technology for traveler verification at TSA screening checkpoints. Air travelers must already present valid ID at security checkpoints, which is subject to inspection for authenticity and checks against flight information. Additionally, the U.S.

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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

of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, SIA and IBIA encouraged Congress to reject such a proposal, which would force the TSA to abandon its highly successful use of facial biometrics to verify required traveler documents at security checkpoints, which has improved safety, security and travel experiences for millions of U.S.

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People of Pure: Meet Kimberly Le

Pure Storage

One such individual is Kimberly Le, Senior Web Strategic and Production Specialist, whose serendipitous journey at Pure Storage led her from customer marketing to social media to web. Her initial role was within the customer marketing team, where she focused on bringing customer stories and case studies to life. And… Miley Cyrus? “We

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Improving Visitor Management With Lighting Technologies

Security Industry Association

In fact, according to Cognitive Market Research, the global contactless biometric technology market size was estimated to be $48.2 Over the last decade, airports, government facilities, banks, data centers and other institutions have increasingly adopted contactless, biometric technology systems, such as facial and iris recognition.

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SIA New Member Profile: Veridas

Security Industry Association

The company is headquartered in Noáin, Spain, and operates in more than 25 countries, with its main markets in Latin America, the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. Every second, someone authenticates and gets through a Veridas facial recognition terminal worldwide. SIA spoke with Alfonso U.

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Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

“As we approach International Women’s Day, this is a unique moment for our members to help set a new record of entries for this essential program and nominate the outstanding women at the forefront of this vital technology market. About AVISIAN AVISIAN Publishing produces a suite of online titles focused on the identity and security markets.

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Security Industry Association Announces Winners for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

Prior to Dignari, Alexa led various aspects of programs including TSA Registered Traveler, the EU’s Entry-Exit Feasibility Study, the Port of Los Angeles Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the CBP Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.