Digital Defense Group

“Registered Traveler”, Other Biometric Systems Shouldn’t Require Database, Says Digital Defense Group

OMAHA, Neb. (Jan 11, 2006) – The Transportation Security Administration’s plans to gather and store citizen’s biometric data carries undue risk according to Digital Defense™ Group, an Omaha-based security company specializing in identity management. The company today said plans to develop databases storing biometric data are unnecessary for governments and private sector organizations.

“Today, Americans don’t have to choose between security and privacy,” said Steve Campisi, Digital Defense Group president. “Biometrics holds the promise of strengthening security, and Digital Defense Group is here to make sure stronger security doesn’t compromise people’s control over their own information. We add privacy to biometric security-based identity management.”

Campisi began research on biometric privacy in 2001. He says organizations must change the way they think about a higher level of security in their identity management systems.

“As governments, grocery stores and others ask for your fingerprints, Digital Defense Group is entering production on technology that protects individuals’ privacy,” said Campisi. “We know the potential for covert use of a fingerprint database is a barrier for most people. Moreover, we’ve all seen problems with data and identity theft. Theft of a database of unique fingerprint identities is a nightmare for everyone.”

About Digital Defense Group

Digital Defense Group is a developer and supplier of biometric security products. The Omaha, Neb.-based subsidiary of Resilent, LLC, launched the Factor4 and IronGate biocards in 2005. Factor4 biocard is engineered for logical and physical access. IronGate biocard features proprietary technology that boosts its transmission up to 25 feet. Visit http://www.mydigitaldefense.com/ or call (402) 397-CARD for more information.