Day: October 2, 2024

Contactless hand biometrics currently face accuracy limitations for standalone forensic applications, highlighting a need for additional methods to support identification. Research by the Biometrics and Security Research Group outlines varying algorithm performances, while Innovatrics advances 3D fingerprint technology to enhance accuracy significantly. NIST updates regarding interoperability reflect ongoing efforts to standardize and improve contactless fingerprint…

The Belizean police have paused their partnership with Biometrica over data privacy concerns regarding the overseas transfer of local biometric data. Commissioner Chester Williams emphasized the need for a solution that keeps Belizean data within the country. The state is also developing a national biometric strategy approved by the Cabinet, in light of privacy issues…

Access control is a security practice that governs access to physical and digital resources, minimizing risks to organizations. It includes physical and logical access controls, utilizes various authentication methods, and comprises several models like MAC, DAC, and RBAC. Managing these controls effectively, particularly in distributed IT environments, remains a significant challenge due to evolving security…