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Tonight on TV....

Looking for something to watch tonight? Try to catch ABC's Primetime Live. There's a segment called 'No Place to Hide'. Sounds lovely.

Peter Jennings examines the government's effort to harness technology in the name of security, and the price we might pay if we fail to balance security and freedom in the digital age.

No doubt they will talk about biometrics in some part.

ABC news.

IBG event in New York

If I was in New York I would go. If you are, you should. It's free, and you just need to make a reservation. Here's the info straight from my email:

INFRAGARD MEMBERSHIP ALLIANCE - METRO NEW YORK 2005 BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING - JANUARY 18, 2005

International Biometric Group (IBG) extends an invitation to participate in the InfraGard Biometric Security Summit scheduled for January 18, 2005 in New York, NY. Several speakers from leading biometric companies will be presenting on various topics critical to the biometrics industry. InfraGard is an information sharing and analysis effort serving the interests and combining the knowledge base of a wide range of members. At its most basic level, InfraGard is a cooperative undertaking between the U.S. Government (led by the FBI) and an association of businesses, academic institutions, state and local government and law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to increasing the security of the United States'critical infrastructure.

Peter VanBuskirk, a consultant at IBG, will be presenting a general overview outlining major technologies, application areas, performance factors, major deployments, and other critical issues related to biometrics. This presentation will provide the audience with the background information necessary to begin understanding the benefits and challenges associated with implementing biometrics.

This briefing is open to the public, but reservations are required for attendance. Please visit the InfraGard Metro New York website at www.nym-infragard.us to make reservations or contact Laurie Venditti at [email protected]. Be sure to mention participation code IBG11005 when making your reservation.    

Teleconference Today

Another short notice, but here's the summary of IBG's teleconference today:

I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in IBG's monthly teleconference series today, December 9, at 1 pm ET. In these teleconferences, IBG will explore current topics in the biometrics industry and address questions such as:

- What is behind Queen Elizabeth's endorsement of biometric cards in her latest speech?
- How is the TSA securing the transportation network in the US with biometrics? 
- How can biometrics be used to protect your bank account?

This month's teleconference series features three topics. Participants can select from any of the following three tracks, which will be broadcast live in 30-minute intervals:

BRITAIN GOES BIOMETRIC: UK NATIONAL ID CARD PROJECT (1:00 PM ET)
Earlier this summer amid much controversy and public scrutiny, UK Home Secretary David Blunkett first unveiled his vision for a biometrically-enabled national ID card system for the UK citizen population.  As the Queen and Prime Minister Tony Blair both recently endorsed the national ID card scheme in conjunction with the publication of supporting legislation, the national identity program
appears to be underway in the UK.  Tune in to hear more about the prospects and specifics of the UK national ID card program and in particular, the various issues surrounding an application of
biometrics of such scale. 

CHECKING IN WITH BIOMETRICS: BIOMETRICS IN THE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY (1:30 PM ET)
Although high-profile projects such as the US-VISIT program have garnered much of the international attention for the large-scale use of biometrics, the travel and transportation sector has also hosted a series of less publicized applications of biometrics. During this segment, learn more about the latest deployments of biometrics in the US and Asia for both travelers and transportation industry workers. 

BANKING ON BIOMETRICS:  HOW COMMERCIAL BANKS ARE USING BIOMETRICS (2:00 PM ET)
Commercial banks have historically expressed interest in biometrics as a viable solution for securing and enhancing the services rendered to customers.  The latest developments from Bancafe Bank in Colombia indicate a growing interest on the part of the international banking community. Hear more about the background of biometrics in commercial bank settings in addition to the latest biometric installments in banks around the world and the future trends for biometrics within this space. 

There is no fee to participate in IBG's teleconference series.
To dial in: Please call 212-931-9772
Visit http://www.biometricgroup.com/webconferences.html for further access details.

While you're there...

A workshop will be held in Belgium late January by the BioSec consortium. This is their second workshop, to be themed 'Biometrics in everyday applications'.

More news on it here.

IBG teleconference today

I didn't get the normal pre-warnings from IBG that their monthly telecast was coming up - you think I'd know by now anyways. So... it's today. If you read this in the next few hours, you're in luck!

I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in IBG's monthly teleconference series today at 1 pm ET. In these teleconferences, IBG will explore current topics in the biometrics
industry and address questions such as:

-What is the latest form of lunch money that kids are bringing to school?
-What is INCITS 385?
-What role did biometrics play at the recent Republican National Convention?

This month's teleconference series features three topics.
Participants can select from any of the following three tracks, which will be broadcast live in 30-minute intervals:

BIOMETRICS CAMPUS EDITION: THE EMERGING ROLES OF BIOMETRICS IN SCHOOLS (1:00 PM ET)
In the shadow of high-profile border security biometric deployments, biometrics have begun making headway in yet another critical environment – schools. From lunch lines to physical access control, biometrics are beginning to assume integral functions in interacting with students, parents, teachers, and school staff. Tune in to hear more about the emerging roles of biometrics in the school setting as well as case studies from schools in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and West Virginia.

THE PATH TO INTEROPERABILITY: STANDARDS IN THE BIOMETRIC INDUSTRY (1:30 PM ET)
As the applicability of biometrics broadens into diverse markets and industries, system interoperability has become an increasingly critical issue. In conjunction with the ongoing US-VISIT Program and other government-sponsored biometric deployments, the US Department of Homeland Security recently announced the adoption of a new facial recognition standard. During this segment, learn more about key standards organizations such as INCITS and ANSI as well as the latest standards development efforts in the biometric industry.

THE CUTTING EDGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT: BIOMETRIC POLICE FORCES (2:00 PM ET)
Law enforcement has always been the oldest vertical market for biometric technologies. However, as law enforcement entities globally adopt more sophisticated and complex biometric systems, the roles of biometrics in the law enforcement sector are evolving. Hear more about the background of biometrics in law enforcement in addition to the latest biometric installments in police agencies around the world and the future trends for biometrics within this space.

There is no fee to participate in IBG's teleconference series.
Visit www.biometricgroup.com/webconferences.html for access details.

Events here! Get your events here!

Here's a list of some ID/Security/Biometrics events coming up. I'll probably add to the list later, as it IS the season for conventions, afterall!

In Barcelona, you have ID World.
In Washington DC you have Inside ID.
And New York - Biometrics Summit.

UPDATE - another:
Smart Borders in Virginia Oct. 26-27

IBG Teleconferance coming up

IBG MONTHLY TELECONFERENCE SERIES WEIGHS IN ON BIOMETRIC HEADLINES MICROSOFT AND IBM DRIVING FINGERPRINTS FOR PC ACCESS, REVISITING US-VISIT, AND MORE

Greetings,

I'd like to extend to you an invitation to participate in International Biometric Group's monthly teleconference series on Thursday, October 14 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT).

In these teleconferences, IBG will address questions such as:

-Will computer users embrace new fingerprint login offerings from Microsoft and IBM?
-Why are Cat Stevens' touring days in the U.S. truly over?
-What landed biometrics in the hospitals in the U.K.?

This month's teleconference series features three topics. Participants can select from any of the following three tracks, which will be broadcast live in 30-minute intervals:

BIOMETRICS SIGNING ON TO COMPUTERS (1:00 PM ET)
It was not long after Microsoft announced its biometric PC accessory product line that IBM disclosed its new biometric ThinkPad model. Now that computer industry giants such as Microsoft and IBM have
publicly embraced biometrics, how will their product offerings ultimately affect the biometrics industry? Tune in to learn about the background and growth trends of biometrics in PC security applications as well as the implications of Microsoft and IBM's new product announcements.

US-VISIT, REVISITED (1:30 PM ET)
On Sept. 30th, visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries started undergoing US-VISIT program procedures of fingerprinting and facial scanning. This milestone was met in the midst of increasing public scrutiny as a result of high-profile incidents involving the identification systems and databases used by the US-VISIT program. This teleconference will provide updates and insight into the future direction of the US-VISIT program in conjunction with the pending issuance of biometric passports
internationally next year.

PULSE ON BIOMETRICS IN HEALTHCARE (2:00 PM ET)
The U.K. Home Secretary, David Blunkett, announced the expansion of the already controversial U.K. national biometric ID card pilot to include the implementation of biometrics in U.K. hospitals. Hear an
overview of the use of biometrics in healthcare as it illuminates the issues surrounding this latest biometric news item from the U.K.

There is no fee to participate in IBG's teleconference series.
Visit www.biometricgroup.com/webconferences.html for access details.

Biometrics in Dubai

If anyone plans on being in Dubai, you might want to stroll over to this little workshop on December 12-14. It's basically covering everything, from who, what, where, why and how.
The Biometric Technology Workshop.

Biometrics Summit this month

“The Fall 2004 BIOMETRICS SUMMIT: Implementing Identity Technologies in Government & Business: Best Practices And Lessons Learned” is coming to New York City on October 26-28, 2004.

Link to the detailed agenda and registration information.

Highlights include case study presentations from several government and private sector organizations that have tested, evaluated and implemented biometric systems for a variety of applications. Hear lessons learned and practical advice, firsthand, to help you benchmark your own biometric projects.

Find out how:

--The TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION/TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC) Program is using biometrics for identity authentication and lessons learned to date.

--CAPITOL ONE is developing the business case for biometrics and the steps they took before implementation, including solution specification, testing and evaluation.

--The BERGEN COUNTY NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT is demonstrating the ROI of its iris recognition authentication solution and how they are using biometrics to achieve better law enforcement results.

--The ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE’s use of biometrics for identity management in a high volume card issuance environment – including the public policy, operational and technology issues and solutions that have emerged.

--The NEW YORK CITY LAW DEPARTMENT is using biometrics for time and attendance to streamline operations and improve security.

--Plus many others…including a special presentation from Senator Debra Bowen of The California State Legislature on the privacy issues surrounding biometrics.

**Other KEY BENEFITS of Attending include**

--A chance to visit the International Biometric Group's BiometricStore in New York City - a biometric technology showroom designed for hands-on evaluation

--Quality networking with others involved in deploying and evaluating biometrics

--Discounts on leading biometric industry publications from Biometric Digest and IDNewswire, along with discounts on leading industry reports from the International Biometric Group

CSI computer security webcast

So there's a webcast by CSI tomorrow about that survey they did outlining computer security crime statistics. The one that was called the 2004 CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey.
It's at 9am PT and 12pm ET. It's free.
Go here to register.