RegardingID Archive | BSI releases update of biometric standards list

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Biometrics Services International has announced the release of their newest upgrade to the list of published and emerging biometric standards. The report includes 15 new or updated standards bringing the total in the list to 79. In addition to the 15 new standards there are 70 that are in the works for future list upgrades.

Among the biometric areas that will see new standards are biometric visas, travel document machines, identity assurance accessible via the Web, as well as standards for testing and sharing information.

ImageWare enhances identity management biometrics for points-of-access

Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

GSA certifies 3M Cogent PACs reader

3M Cogent announced that the U.S. General Services Administration, in accordance with FIPS 201, has certified its MiY-ID Gov biometric access control reader as an approved biometric authentication system standard.

NIST publishes new protocol for wireless biometric acquisition

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed and published a new protocol for devices to capture biometric data wirelessly and securely using Web services.

M2SYS releases automated biometric ID system

M2SYS Technology has released an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) that enables the storage, search, retrieval, processing and editing of biometric data and subject records. The new system is built on multi-modal architecture, enabling users to combine the biometric matching of a fingerprint with that of an iris, face or palm print.

3M Cogent solution approved for TWIC

3M Cogent announced that it’s biometric access control readers have passed the United States Transportation Security Administration’s Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Initial Capability Evaluation (ICE) assessment.

EMVCo to hold annual user meeting in Toronto

EMVCo, the EMV standards body jointly owned by American Express, JCB, MasterCard and Visa, will host its fourth annual EMV User Meeting on June 20 - June 21 at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown in Toronto, Canada.

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BSI releases update of biometric standards list