Biometrics

NIST focuses on data, testing to ensure efficacy of AI-powered identity systems

“We’re not going to be able to create innumerable amounts of requirements for all potential applications of AI and machine learning,” a NIST official said.

Artificial Intelligence

Coast Guard

Coast Guard turns to tech while facing workforce challenges

Defense News

(Photo by Glenn Fawcett)

As part of CBP’s one-to-one biometric facial recognition testing on inbound, international flights, a traveler has his photo taken and compared against his passport photo to confirm his identity at Dulles Airport. Photo by Glenn Fawcett

DHS S&T concludes facial recognition can work for small groups, while maintaining privacy

Automation

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Congress rejects funding increase for DHS biometric system, directs independent review

Budget

Biometrics, privacy, security: Finding the happy medium

Commentary

Cadets salute during the National Anthem prior to the NCAA college football game between the Army Black Knights and Massachusetts at Michie Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in West Point, N.Y. The U.S. military academies provide a key pipeline into the leadership of the armed services and have welcomed more racially diverse students each year for the better part of the last decade. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Service members who lose their job during deployment get more help in their corner

Federal Newscast

Why maybe, just maybe, the era of the password is finally sunsetting

Cybersecurity

CBP building on facial recognition successes as travelers reap benefits of expedited process

Technology

Facial recognition technology gaining speed within federal agencies

Technology

This smart chip on a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card holds two fingerprint biometrics, a unique number that identifies the individual within the PIV system, a PIN number that never leaves the card and a cryptographic key that is used to authenticate the cardholder to the PIV system.

Credit: K. Talbott/NIST

USPS, GSA make 7 DC-area post offices permanent PIV card sites following pilot

Management

USPS, GSA expand ‘government storefront’ concept with PIV card pilot

Management

Digital transformation is also for in-person transactions

Many agencies are at work on improving transactions that must and always will take place in person.

Federal Insights

Intelligence community’s three A’s of digital transformation: Augmentation, AI and automation

For John Beieler, the director of Science and Technology for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, that means making sure agencies invest…

Technology

USPS biometrics program leans on its biggest asset: A post office in every neighborhood

Big Data

USPS awarded a contract to IDEMIA National Security Solutions to expand its fingerprinting services to 4,000 facilities before the end of 2021, in an effort to make the most of its vast network of post offices across the country.