Biometric identity management systems are a technological evolution point for electronic access to public services. At the moment, the implementation of these systems require several elements including a method of secure user identification. Through having one reliable biometric identification system in place, newer functionalities can be...
Nigeria's federal government is hoping to open more passport production centres to help smooth and speed up the issuing of secure biometric passports in the country. Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, talking at the inauguration of a new front office and production centre of the Nigeria...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has hired three new experts to join his team as security advisors. The three bring a wide array of experience and knowledge to the cabinet, adding their expertise to the immigration and security fields. Dr Simiyu Werunga is a veteran security expert,...
Sophos, innovative leader in the cybersecurity industry, has released new research demonstrating how the language model behind ChatGPT can be used to filter spam, detect malicious activity and speed up the analysis of 'living off the land' binary (LOLBin) attacks. "At Sophos, we've long seen AI...
Global security manufacturer Gallagher has announced promotions of two of its Australian team members, to cover the India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) regions. Samantha Gibbons, formerly National Engagement Manager for Gallagher Australia is taking the role of Marketing and Engagement Manager...
At a time of global competition for Africa's relationship, US Vice President Kamala Harris has touched down in Ghana to promote friendship, economic growth and the flourishing security industry in West Africa. "We are looking forward to this trip as a further statement of the long...
Face Forensics has developed biometric corpse recognition and tattoo recognition technologies to aid international agencies to identify victims of disasters and potentially, those who have been badly burnt. The new software is specifically designed to identify corpses based on official databases, even when they are partially...
A poll by Knowbe4 shows only one in five people in Africa are concerned with cybercrime. Yet, despite this we know that as technology advances across Africa, new windows are opening for hackers to compromise organisations and individuals. Employees from various sectors in Ghana, Egypt, Botswana...
AMAG Technology has announced its Symmetry Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks LLC SAFR SCAN facial authentication readers, to give seamless access to doors, creating the highest possible tier of biometric security on the market. The touchless facial scanner, integrated with AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access...
The Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market is estimated to reach a value of US$36.2 bn by 2028, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Factors such as an increasing number of cyber attacks and the transformation of the digital landscape throughout the Middle East and...