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MorphoTrak

Gary Jones, Sr. Manager, Biometric Security, points out that MorphoTrak systems manage a combined 2.5 billion fingerprints in customer databases, not to mention a 60% worldwide market share of the biometric market and 50% of USA state and local biometrics. Jones demonstrates the Morpho Access 500+ series, the Morpho J Series, and the Morpho Outdoor Access Device, all of which are waterproof and dustproof. Another great year of customer feedback, he claims.

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News

Privacy advisory panel to meet in DC on September 28
Thu, 2010-09-02 09:55 AM
Richard Purcell
The DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting in Washington, DC, on September 28 to discuss accountability of the department’s compliance assessment process,...
ISC East, major NYC security event, re-invents itself as ISC Solutions
Wed, 2010-08-25 04:56 PM
In a recent conversation with Ed Nichols, Vice President of the International Security Conference (ISC) events for Reed Exhibitions, Government Security News has learned that the ISC East show, which...
Ohio county benefits from ICE strategy to enhance the identification of criminal aliens
Wed, 2010-08-25 04:28 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on August 24 began using a new biometric information sharing capability in Summit County, OH, that helps federal immigration officials identify aliens,...
CBP plans to stick with Advantor in Puerto Rico
Wed, 2010-08-25 12:08 PM
Advantor Systems Corp., of Orlando, FL, which has provided routine maintenance and repair services for CBP’s security systems installed throughout Puerto Rico since fiscal year 2002, will receive a...
Don’t miss the many benefits to entering GSN’s 2010 Awards Program
Fri, 2010-08-20 01:50 PM
Adrian Courtenay
I’d like urge every vendor of IT Security products and solutions, every vendor of physical security products and solutions, and every government agency or department in federal, state or local...
U.S. trade mission to Port of Veracruz in Mexico planned for December 6-9
Thu, 2010-08-19 09:01 AM
Port of Veracruz
The U.S. Commerce Department is organizing a trade mission to the Port of Veracruz in Mexico December 6-9 to enable representatives of U.S. companies in the security, transportation and...
Entry deadline for GSN 2010 Awards extended to September 10
Tue, 2010-08-17 01:33 PM
At the request of a number of vendor companies and government agencies, the entry deadline for entries in the GSN 2010 Homeland Security Awards Program has been extended to September 10, 2010,...
Denver MegaCenter to receive a new access control system
Tue, 2010-08-17 10:25 AM
DHS has awarded a contract worth about $40,000 to Secure Network Systems, LLC, of Dacono, CO, to install a new access control system at the “Denver MegaCenter,” one of four alarm and monitoring...
CDC to upgrade its entire access control system
Tue, 2010-08-17 09:08 AM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), based in Atlanta, GA, is planning to upgrade the access control systems used in about a dozen buildings on several of its campuses, so they all...
Native Americans to be issued Enhanced Tribal Identification cards to cross borders
Mon, 2010-08-16 09:03 AM
Enhanced Tribal Identification card
The U.S. Government is moving forward with its plan to issue Enhanced Tribal Identification cards, or ETCs, to U.S. or Canadian citizens who are members of a “U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe,” as an...
“Secure Communities” program deployed to all 25 U.S. Southwest border counties
Wed, 2010-08-11 05:56 PM
ICE's John Morton
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano announced on August 10 that the “Secure Communities” program has been deployed to all 25 U.S. counties along our Southwest border. Secure Communities allows U.S....
Uncle Sam wants $14 in new fees from Visa Waiver Program travelers
Wed, 2010-08-11 03:10 PM
It’s not only Spirit Airlines that is tacking on fees to the cost of air travel; Uncle Sam is planning to collect $14 in new fees from nationals of 36 different Visa Waiver Program countries who are...

Commentary and Opinions

Securing USB flash drives with biometric authentication

 

Every day, people and organizations hand over their most valuable and vital personal information to government agencies. It is then up to the recipient – a federal or state agency, or another government organization – to safely store that data.

Best practices for controlling contractors and privileged users who access your critical IT infrastructure

Government agencies are more dependent than ever on computer systems to carry out their missions. From providing citizens access to public information over the Web to processing and accounting for trillions of dollars in spending, computer systems permeate virtually every aspect of government work.

Under the cover of bright sunlight

Editor's Note: When GSN learned that the alleged Russian spy ring in the United States was using deception techniques such as "steganography," we decided to turn to a true expert in steganography for a description of this little-understood field.

 

Airport security and body scanners – a new paradigm?

During the past seven years, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has taken the position that it knows how to best create the safety and security standards necessary to secure airports across the United States.

So, what could possibly be wrong?

Everything.

COMMENTARY // Taking the pulse of the government security marketplace

While strolling up and down the aisles at the ASIS New York City Chapter’s security expo at the Javits Center on April 30, I tried to take a quick reading on the current state of the government security marketplace, but frankly the views of half a dozen exhibitors were all over the map.

I wondered whether the economy-wide recession during the past two years was depressing government procurements, or whether the Obama administration’s pump-priming stimulus program had led to an increase in such government purchases.

Company News

Honeywell names JoAnna Sohovich president of its security & communications business

Honeywell announced on September 1 that JoAnna Sohovich, a company executive  who has held positions in several of its business divisions, has been appointed president of Honeywell Security & Communications for the Americas. Sohovich will report to Ron Rothman, president of Honeywell Security Group.

Roger Williams University selects Quantum Secure to automate its physical identity and access management

Quantum Secure, a provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, has announced that its SAFE for Higher Education software suite has been chosen by Roger Williams University.

The software will enable the university to automate key physical security policies, simplify the on- and off-boarding of identities and improve the overall level of security at the university.

New CyberKey Vault 20 electronic key cabinet keeps management informed

Videx has introduced CyberKey Vault 20, a smart key cabinet that offers a whole new level of accountability and key control.

Unlike other key cabinets, electronic keys that are stored in the Vault contain no permissions to open any locks in a facility. When an employee needs a key, their RFID card or PIN must be entered to open the Vault and request a key to be programmed and released. The key that is released contains the access permissions specific only to that person, so they can do their job.

Gallagher and Pelco announce integration of Cardax FT access control platform and Endura network video recorders

Pelco, Inc., a unit of Schneider Electric, and Gallagher Security have announced the successful integration of Pelco network video recorders with the Cardax FT Command Centre access control platform, offering end-users a true, fully featured bi-directional interface.

Barix introduces IP intercom and announcement device for public transportation sector

Barix AG, a supplier of IP-based audio transmission, intercom, control and monitoring systems, has introduced the Annuncicom 155 IP intercom and announcement device developed primarily for use on trains and in rail stations and tunnels. 

El Salvador inaugurates its new Advanced Passenger Information (API) system

The country of El Salvador recently inaugurated a new Advance Passenger Information (API) system to enhance control of the nation’s air borders. Inaugurated in late May, the API system is now in use by all major airlines operating in the country. It is designed to monitor and control the movement of passengers and crew members during arrivals and departures of commercial air carriers.

Medeco to debut new Smart SFIC Solutions line at ASIS 2010

Medeco High Security Locks will debut its new suite of Small Form Interchangeable Core (SFIC) products,  known as Smart SFIC Solutions, at ASIS 2010 held in Dallas, TX, on October 12-15.

The product line, launched last month as a joint effort with Arrow Lock, offers three locks designed to provide maximum value, competitive prices and superior key capabilities to fit a variety of security needs, particularly within the education, and facilities management and healthcare industries.

IndigoVision integration module receives Lenel factory certification

IndigoVision, a complete IP Video security solutions provider and a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program, has received Lenel factory certification for its interface to OnGuard.

“IndigoVision has completed required factory testing at Lenel to validate the functionality of its interface to OnGuard,” said Josh Phillips, Director of Marketing for Lenel. “We look forward to their continued involvement in the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.”

 

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Brady People ID

Brady People ID is the largest supplier of identification accessories, such as lanyards, badges and card holders, according to Neil Wyenn, Western Channel Manager. Wyen says the company’s ever growing line of more than 3000 products includes a complete line of secure identification badges and badge holders for government agencies that use FIPS 201-compliant smart cards. Other customers include hospitals, schools and universities.

AMAG Technologies

Matt Barnette, VP Sales and Marketing, points out that AMAG started out as an access control provider, but is now a full-service security products provider. New technologies being introduced include a new generation video enclosure which is IT sensory, the Hawkeye mobile, handheld device, which checks ID cards out in the field and can allow guards to look at videos while walking, and the new IDS product with 4-line keyboard display.

Lenel Systems International, Inc.

Josh Phillips, Director of Marketing, describes the business of Lenel as providing integrated security technologies, bringing the best of breed software applications and multiple technologies into a single platform. Government markets include military and civilian buyers and the DoD, which use the OnGuard system, whose 2010 integrated access control, ID management and video surveillance system offers enhanced video surveillance.

Honeywell Security Group

Angela Oberman, Product Manager of the Vindicator Technologies Product Line of Honeywell Security Solutions, indicates that the Vindicator product line is an integrated access control, intrusion detection, CCTV system that takes input from these disparate systems and displays them on the headin to create an integrated command and control system. The core market is Air Force,  Army, Navy, Utilities, Chemical Plants and other critical infrastructure.

HySecurity

Brad Richards, Sales Engineer, describes HySecurity’s full line of hydraulic and electromechanical gate operators, which are well known for their quality, reliability and innovation, and are installed at such critical infrastructure sites as Bagdad International Airport, Fort Knox, and the United Nations. Richards points out that the company’s Smart Touch Control Panel ties in with the IP network and allows integration with command and control systems.

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