OBIM – Digital Identification

DHS’s Lisa MacDonald Discusses Biometrics as Cybersecurity Foundation

Ethan Nash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Lisa MacDonald from the DHS explained that biometric identification establishes critical security standards essential for cyber protection. Biometric technologies are evolving within the DHS, transitioning to advanced systems to improve identity matching for extensive data management. This innovation shapes policies related to privacy and security, highlighting the need for a dynamic approach to modern threats…

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DHS Expands Biometric Identification System to Enhance Security

Raj Desai2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

The DHS is expanding its biometric identification efforts, transitioning from the IDENT system to HART to improve identity verification processes. This shift will enhance operational efficiency and data capacity, impacting immigration and transportation security. Lisa MacDonald emphasizes that evolving technologies like facial recognition are shaping DHS’s approach to identifying and addressing potential threats. The Department…

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