Tag: biometric security
DoJ to implement E.O. targeting data security for personal, government-related info
February 29, 2024SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Feb. 28, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration issued an executive order (E.O.) directing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to address national security risks regarding foreign entities accessing personal and government-related data.
The order will see the DoJ implementing provisions outlined in the document on behalf of the attorney general targeting entities listed as countries of concern (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela) under the...
AI tops emerging trends for 2024
January 17, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – It’s a new year, and a new security industry as the latest Security Systems News (SSN) News Poll revealed that AI is the most popular trend heading into 2024, according to our readers.
The February news poll opened by asking our readers what 2024 security trends had most piqued their interest. Unsurprisingly 58.33% of responses said they were most interested in seeing how artificial intelligence (AI) will be changed or legislated. 25% are closely watching advances...
With $5M, FST21 America wants to up U.S. distribution
August 29, 2013SSN Staff
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.—Biometric security company FST21 America has raised $5 million for facial- and voice-recognition surveillance systems, and hopes to use the money to increase distribution in the United States, various news organizations report. FST21, headquartered in Rishon Lezion, Israel, has a local office in the U.S., where it is already selling security products it says combine security and convenience. Security Director News recently reported on the installation of the FST21 SafeRise...