Robert Cresanti | RFID the world over
The Commerce Department's undersecretary for technology promotes RFID's benefits around the world.
DHS ready to pilot new 10-fingerprint technology at airports
Federal officials expect to test a 10-fingerprint scanner technology at 11 airports this summer.
Wherefore art thou?
The federal Real ID program to help states develop secure biometric driver's licenses that also serve as proof of citizenship or legal residence will require major work on back-end systems.
Wash. to pilot biometric card
Project with DHS to test license that could meet Real ID and passport card standards
DHS, Wash. state clear hybrid Real ID/passport card
The Homeland Security Department and Washington state have agreed to launch a pilot program, under which upgraded driver's licenses could potentially function as valid proof of U.S. citizenship at border crossings.
RIM, Motorola execs see government at mobility forefront
Government users are soon to emerge at the cutting edge of adopting mobility applications, according to two keynote speakers at FOSE.
Certification and accreditation reforms gain traction
The Pentagon and the intelligence community have launched implementation teams to carry out certification and accreditation process reforms, intelligence community CIO Dale Meyerrose said at FOSE today.
Governors' $1B Real ID request may be just the start
The nation's governors asked the House Budget Committee to provide a minimum of $1 billion to cover initial state implementation of the Real ID Act.
DHS poised to launch fingerprint scanner pilots
Federal officials expect to test the 10-fingerprint scanner technology that they have persuaded vendors to develop at 11 airports this summer.
William Jackson | It's time to dump the Real ID Act
Congress should kill the Real ID Act.
Widgets for digits
Fingerprint technology is a logical choice for ID cards, but interoperability questions stand in the way.
HSPD-12's final stretch
The government is roughly 80 percent complete in implementing HSPD-12, but the last 20 percent could be a stretch.
Justice pursues flexible identity management
Federated system could allow access to specific systems across organizations.
NTIA rules to help with transition to digital TV
The Commerce Department today finalized plans for spending up to $1.5 billion to help consumers weather the upcoming transition from analog to digital TV.
Pa. First Responder Authentication Cards to use VeriSign PKI
Pennsylvania has chosen a public-key infrastructure to manage its digital certificates for First Responder Authentication Cards.
DHS taps reverse auction to buy scanner parts
DHS has chosen the online reverse auction service FedBid to purchase components for a model of two-finger scanners used in U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology system.
Barrett succeeds Moss as passport technology boss
A key technology leadership job changed hands as the State Department tapped Ann Barrett to be acting deputy assistant secretary of State for passport services.
Authentic concerns
Are we doomed to carrying pocketsful of tokens and smart cards, and trying to remember dozens of complex passwords to ensure strong IT security? Maybe not.
Real ID standards proposed
The proposal outlines measures that states will be required to implement for driver's licenses and other identification cards.
Davis seeks update on US-Visit
The ranking Republican on the House Oversight Committee asked for a status report on DHS' move to 10-fingerprint biometric technology, as well as U.S.-Visit's strategic plan.
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