Tag: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Drone, drone, everywhere a drone
December 18, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and over our house, four drones were stirring, with suspicions aroused.
Like many of you who live in the northeast, these mysterious drones that continue to invade our skies are leaving me in an unsettled state of mind during the holiday season. And why federal authorities took so long to investigate the source of these drones really does not have me feeling festive heading into what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.
This modern-day...
IBIA adds Bruce of Leidos to board of directors
September 24, 2024SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) announced that Michael Bruce, vice president and division manager for homeland solutions at Leidos, has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Bruce reportedly brings over 20 years of business leadership and growth strategy experience spanning the public and private sector. In his current role, he leads a team that delivers digital modernization, secure mission software, and operational efficiency solutions...
‘Raising awareness of our industry’ – SIA’s Jake Parker discusses elections, legislative efforts
September 11, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md.—With the outcome of the upcoming elections too difficult to predict, the Security Industry Association (SIA) continues to focus its lobbying on key issues versus individual candidates.
“I think we will definitely have a better idea after the election as far as what to expect because it’s not normal that you would have so much up in the air,” said Jake Parker, SIA’s senior director of government relations. “It's going to be...
SIA announces 2024 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards
May 7, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named four women biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2024 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards.
The 2024 awardees, who will be honored at SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual government security conference, are: Leire Arbona Puértolas, legal and compliance director, Veridas; Melissa Conley, executive director, capability management and innovation, requirements and capabilities analysis, Transportation Security...
SIA, IBIA urge Congress to reject provision prohibiting TSA use of facial biometrics
April 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill prohibiting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) use of facial recognition technology.
In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science...
Dedrone awarded designation status for counter-drone tech under SAFETY Act
April 23, 2024SSN Staff
STERLING, Va. – Dedrone, a provider of smart airspace security, announced that it is the first counter-drone company to receive the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) Designation status from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of SAFETY Act Implementation (OSAI).
Both its command-and-control (C2) platform, DedroneTracker.AI, and its DedroneSensor radio frequency (RF) sensors have been officially awarded as approved technology...
Athena Security adds evasion detection to weapons screening system
April 2, 2024SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Athena Security, a provider of advanced weapons detection systems (WDS), has announced the addition of evasion detection to its set of features from best practices from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In crowded entryways, visitors sometimes try to elude the screening process, be it out of haste, unfamiliarity, or ill intent. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the evasion detection locates individuals who attempt to bypass weapons detection portals while...
Self-checkout, security style
March 20, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
I’m sure we’ve all done self-checkout at a grocery store to save time, rather than stand behind shoppers in line with literally a cartful of items. But how about self-checkout at an airport?
You’re probably saying, “What? How is that possible?” Well, folks, a new technology was recently unveiled at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, featuring a screening system designed for travelers who do not want to wait on long lines at airport security checkpoints....
ZeroEyes closes out 2023 with 300% YoY revenue growth
January 23, 2024SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA—ZeroEyes, the creator of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, has announced 2023 YoY revenue growth of 300%, as well as rapid expansion across multiple verticals.
The company also highlighted an 18% increase in employee headcount in 2023, as well as multiple milestones achieved during the past year, including:
Government/Legislative success
ZeroEyes’s weapons...
DHS CISA releases AI roadmap
November 17, 2023SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its first Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Following an executive order issued by President Biden in October, the DHS has promoted the adoption of AI safety standards globally, protected U.S. networks and critical infrastructure, reduced the risks that AI can be used to create weapons of mass destruction, combatted AI-related intellectual...