Effective May 7, 2025, military base visitors, including those at Defense Supply Center Richmond, must present Real ID-compliant identification for access. This shift comes as part of the Real ID Act of 2005 to enhance security measures. Starting May 7, 2025, visitors to military installations such as the Defense Supply Center Richmond will need to…
The Real ID Act is now in effect, requiring travelers to present Real ID-compliant identification for domestic air travel and entry to federal facilities starting May 7. Acceptable IDs include Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses, passports, and military IDs. Individuals aged 18 and older must possess a Real ID for specific activities, while applying at the…
The DHS has opened its IXM specification for vendors to enhance biometric system interaction. The Office of Biometric Identity Management automates message validation. Future announcements are anticipated regarding biometric data schema. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made its specification for interacting with the nation’s largest biometrics database available to vendors and developers….
This article discusses the GAO’s concerns over privacy vulnerabilities in DHS’s HART system, contrasting it with DOD’s successful implementation of ABIS in the cloud. The necessity for robust security frameworks and privacy protection in biometrics is emphasized alongside the unique challenges posed by each system. The recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit report has highlighted…
Innovatrics’ updated algorithm for latent fingerprint identification has achieved rank 1 in the NIST ELFT, recording a 98.2% hit rate. It excelled in the FBI-provided dataset, demonstrating low FNIR and FPIR rates. The algorithm also delivered top accuracy against the DoD’s largest dataset. Matus Kapusta praised the achievement as a testament to Innovatrics’ commitment to…
ROC is deploying its Vision AI technology in Marion County, West Virginia, to enhance public security through real-time monitoring and improved law enforcement capabilities. Funded by the Department of Justice, this initiative integrates advanced tools into existing security systems to support emergency response and public safety measures, signaling a strategic move into the U.S. biometrics…
