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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.

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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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SIA New Member Profile: Veridas

Security Industry Association

This is the case for Mexican retirees using our voice authentication tool to make the proof of life on a monthly basis, travelers crossing the Zambian border using our patented biometric QR code and the multitude of U.S. Every second, someone authenticates and gets through a Veridas facial recognition terminal worldwide.

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People of Pure: Meet Kimberly Le

Pure Storage

Apart from volunteering, Kimberly also used to work behind the scenes in radio and loves to hike, travel, and paint. “I’m Anthony Bourdain, naturally, for his willingness to take the road less traveled. I know she had her wild times, but she’s very authentic and willing to take risks. 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 billion in 2023 and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19% through 2030. These technologies are attractive options as they offer a reliable, accurate and unintrusive means for identity validation.

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Why Encryption is Key to Cost Efficient GDPR Compliance

Pure Storage

This is true for data that travels outside of the “four walls” of a data center. Encryption is often considered a critical component of any cybersecurity and data protection plan (and is often mandated for healthcare, financial, and government institutions). Encryption in Flight Data in flight should ideally be encrypted as well.

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Plan for Future Success with the Autonomous Digital Enterprise

BMC

Traveling a new path is made so much easier when you have a map to your destination. It uses coordinated development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) strategies and a Zero Trust access and authentication framework.

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