DHS Issues Cybersecurity Standards for Transportation Sector, TSA Responds to Industry Feedback
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) initiative on cybersecurity in the transportation sector has developed an initial set of requirements aimed at pipelines, rail operators, aviation, and other entities.
DHS Enhances AI and Facial Recognition Efforts, Issues Survey Request
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an Information Collection Request (ICR) to assess the public’s perception of technology for national security. In recent years, DHS has investigated potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition Americans might encounter.
DHS Proposes New Rule Expanding Use of Biometrics
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule detailing their intention to modernize biometrics collection and authorize expanded use of biometrics beyond background checks to include identity verification, secure document production, and records management in a press release dated September 1, 2020.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Amendment Combatting Deepfakes in FY 2021 NDAA
Each year, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes trillions in government programs, is seen as a ‘must pass’ piece of legislation to which lawmakers can add various amendments relating to military and civilian personnel matters. Last week, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Deepfake Report Act as an amendment to the Senate’s FY 2021 NDAA.
TSA Begins Second Facial Recognition Trial at Las Vegas Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched a 30-day proof of concept at the McCarren International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada for automating the identity verification portion of airport screenings using biometric technology. The technology uses live facial recognition to compare a traveler’s current image with their identification.