Articles Tagged with ''biometrics''

online education securing with voice biometrics

Securing and facilitating online education with voice biometrics

February 11, 2021

COVID-19 has caused many large educational institutions to accelerate the transition to online delivery of educational services. This has highlighted the issue of student identity and specifically the identity of students during online examinations and testing. New advances in voice biometrics can help educational institutions and other online enterprises manage access and secure data.

Best practices on integrating access control, biometrics with swing doors and security entrances

There needs to be a solid strategy to ensure security when using an electronic access control system (ACS) and secured entrance devices.

Kurt Measom

February 9, 2021

How can electronic access control solutions and other devices like biometrics technologies be configured to help mitigate unauthorized entry through swing doors and turnstiles? Here, we’ll take a look at swing doors and turnstiles first, then the high security revolving doors and mantrap portals.

AI and biometrics in 2021: Predictions, trends, and insights for what might lie ahead

Brett Beranek

February 9, 2021

Biometric security solutions and AI-powered fraud prevention technologies have, for several years now, been transforming the ways in which organizations protect their business, their customers, and their employees. In fact, some industry estimates reveal that AI and biometrics have combined to prevent billions of dollars in losses from fraud—already.

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Security in 2021: What lies ahead

Jarrod Overson

January 18, 2021

In 2020, we adapted. So did bad guys. The FBI saw a 400% increase in cyberattacks as adversaries probed the new landscape for vulnerabilities. We haven’t even begun to see the results of these attacks. 2020 blew up expectations, and we should expect more of the same in the coming years.

The results are in: Portland, Maine bans facial recognition

November 5, 2020

The referendum allows for strengthening of a ban on the use of facial recognition surveillance technology by police and other public officials.

75% americans support facial recognition technology at airports

Independent poll says 68% of Americans support facial recognition

October 7, 2020

Independent polling firm Schoen Cooperman Research recently conducted a nationwide poll on Americans’ views of facial recognition technology. The survey of 1,000 adults found that most Americans support the use of facial recognition across a wide range of applications with 75% supporting facial recognition technology at airports.

92% of businesses believe going passwordless is the future

October 2, 2020

LastPass by LogMeIn released findings of a new report commissioned to better understand the current state of passwords in organizations today, and how these trends are driving passwordless authentication models moving forward.

DHS, USCIS to modernize, define the collection of biometrics

September 4, 2020

The Department of Homeland Security today announced the imminent publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes expanding department authorities and methods for collecting biometrics that will establish a defined regulatory purpose for biometrics.

Biometrics and contactless technology has never been more important, says Delta

July 17, 2020

As biometrics use in airports continues to increase rapidly, Delta has addressed consumers with an article on ‘What you should know about biometrics and Delta.’

COVID-19 and security: How we're moving to a touchless future

George Brostoff

July 14, 2020

Unfortunately, the pandemic has forced many people and businesses to reconsider biometric technology. With the COVID-19 virus spreading easily through touchpoints, fingerprint scanners can quickly become a source for infections, especially in public spaces. Offices and ATMs contain many points of contact, and maintaining cleanliness on surfaces is nearly impossible. Unfortunately, these high traffic areas are also frequently the ones that would benefit the most from increased security.

OSHA fines grab headlines, but most compliance issues start with everyday operational gaps: missed protocols, unsecured areas, or slow response. Learn how emerging technologies & AI can be leveraged towards a more proactive model of compliance.

Security teams have never had more visibility. We’ll explore how a new decision layer is helping security teams move from detection to decision. Turn alerts into decision-ready context, reducing reliance on manual triage and enabling faster action.