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Biometrics/Facial Recognition
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The Pentagon’s research in the biometrics field has led many to speculate that the purpose is to replace CAC with new technologies.
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Federal agencies testing the accuracy of facial recognition and biometrics see high rates with few flaws.
Technology executive Jeremy Grant gives his thoughts on the current state of biometrics and facial recognition technology.
Benji Hutchinson, vice president of federal operations at NEC, recently joined Federal News Network to discuss best practices for facial recognition implementation, as well as working through any challenges. Learn more on Federal Monthly Insights — Biometrics/Facial Recognition
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Leaders cite progress under cyber EO, but lawmakers press for more amid persistent threats
Lawmakers are skeptical about progress on multifactor authentication, endpoint detection and other capabilities mandated by the cybersecurity executive order.
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Connected federal buildings could become prime cyber targets
Malicious actors have found that they can manipulate these digitized systems with the possibility of damaging water infrastructure or even changing the way it’s treated to introduce harmful chemicals.
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Contractors are eyeing possible passage of a big aid-to-Ukraine bill
The Senate could vote tomorrow on a $40 billion military aid package for Ukraine. It’s already passed the House. Whatever happens, it will require contracts and contractors.
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Is Energy’s decision not to name a political appointee to oversee cyber a mistake?
Former officials call the Energy Department’s decision not to name a political appointee to lead its Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) a mistake.
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Proposed NIH budget boost spending for experimentation, examines lower grant funding for minority scientists
The 2023 proposal includes $12.1 billion additional dollars for pandemic preparedness, and an additional $5 billion to stand up the new Advanced Research Project Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
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Costly, complex, weaknesses: Not great words for VA’s electronic health record project
The new EHR has proven to be a heavy lift, especially when it comes to a realistic and enforceable schedule.
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Postal Service agrees to provide more transparency during election season
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Postal Service settles another lawsuit stemming from the 2020 presidential election.
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Space National Guard still up in the air but lawmakers want to move forward
Senators seek to establish National Guard for space missions, correcting what they see as a “mistake” in Space Force’s initial establishment.
