Biometrics
Modern Face Recognition Systems
Living the revolution as algorithms based on Deep Neural Networks (DNN) come to market Face recognition as a technology experienced its first wave of adoption in 2000s, mostly in government projects. We must admit that the quality and performance of the previous generation of face recognition products simply doesn’t hold up against criticism, although many…
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The Puppy Movement: CPTED & a New Vision for Security
When designing inhabited space to mitigate unwanted behaviors, we must embrace nonelectronic, nonaggressive technologies. When we think of security, we often think of products. We think of fences with concertina wire on top, big bold cement blocks, or at the very minimum a jersey barrier to prevent vehicular threats. We think of armed soldiers walking…
Keep Reading »New Member Profile: BQT Solutions
BQT Solutions America Inc., based in San Diego, California, develops, manufactures and supplies security card and biometric readers, electromechanical locks, and related electronic security products. And BQT Solutions recently joined the Security Industry Association (SIA)! To learn more about BQT Solutions, we chatted with Daniel DeBlasio, Vice President of Sales, North America. Find more details…
Keep Reading »The Standards Driving Biometric Adoption in Physical Security
SIA Education @ISC West will provide conferees with more than 70 sessions of valuable information on important topics in the security industry at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas on April 10-12. John Santini Jr., Chief Engineer, Princeton Identity, based in Stonington, Connecticut, will team up with Blaine Frederick, Vice President of Product Management, EyeLock,…
Keep Reading »Letter of Concern over Provision in TSA Modernization Act, S 1872
SIA letter expresses concern with non-biometric vetting proposal in the TSA Modernization Act, S 1872, that would weaken TSA PreCheck.
Keep Reading »Winners Announced for 2017 Women in Biometrics Awards
Annual program honors five individuals for their contributions to biometrics and security during SIA Honors Night. Silver Spring, Md. —Five deserving individuals will be honored as the Women in Biometrics Awards winners for 2017 during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15, 2017, announced the Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecureIDNews. Registration is now open for…
Keep Reading »Nominations Open for 2017 Women in Biometrics Awards
Awards recognize contributions of women in biometrics and security Silver Spring, Md. —The annual Women in Biometrics Awards recognize the efforts of female leaders helping drive the biometric identity and security industry. Now in its third year, the highly regarded program is respected across markets and around the globe. For the 2017 awards, nominations will…
Keep Reading »Nominations Open for 2017 Women in Biometrics Awards
Awards recognize contributions of women in biometrics and security Silver Spring, Md.—The annual Women in Biometrics Awards recognize the efforts of female leaders helping drive the biometric identity and security industry. Now in its third year, the highly regarded program is respected across markets and around the globe. For the 2017 awards, nominations will be…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Gemalto
The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes aboard digital security giant Gemalto, with U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas. We chatted with Amy McKeown, U.S. Field Marketing Manager, Biometrics, Gemalto, about her role at the company and Gemalto’s engagement with SIA activities and events. For more info, visit the company’s website at www.gemalto.com. How did you get…
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