Kb— Airport Security investing
The T.I.C. is an excellent idea and one that you need to remind Secretary Tom Ridge about. Of course the ACLU will complain, but the T.I.C. will be voluntary – if you don’t want to fly, then you do not need to get T.I.C.
In addition to the T.I.C., we need to deploy technologies to ensure that people are who they claim – including those who clean the planes, load baggage, deliver food, act as crewmembers – as well as passengers. One approach is to digitize the faces of those with T.I.C.’s and everyone crossing one of numerous checkpoints for crew, airport employees and contractors as well as passengers. This should also be matched with the Flight Reservation Data Management System you (and now Larry Ellison) recommend.
Since 11 September I started new long-term positions in airport and crowd security companies:
· VSNX
· INVN
· VISG
· ICTS
· MAGS
VSNX is a worldwide producer of identification technologies and systems. Through its respective business lines, FaceIt, live scan and IBIS, VSNX designs and manufacturers forensic quality biometric identification systems and develops and deploys facial recognition technology. The FaceIt technology enables a broad range of products and applications built by partners (OEMs, VARs and system integrators). These include enhanced CCTV systems, identity fraud applications and authentication systems for information security, access control, travel, banking and e-commerce. The TENPRINTER and FingerPrinter CMS are live scan systems used by government agencies, law enforcement, airports, banks and other commercial institutions. The IBIS is a remote identification system that combines expertise in biometric capture and connectivity, and is capable of capturing both forensic quality fingerprints and photographs for transmission to law enforcement and other legacy databases.
INVN markets advanced detection and inspection products by adapting various medical and laboratory technologies for government and commercial uses, such as security, defense and process control. InVision is the worldwide leader in explosive detection technology. INVN develops, manufactures, markets and supports explosive detection systems for civil aviation security based on advanced computed tomography (CT) technology. INVN products were the first automated explosive detection systems to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as meeting its stringent requirements. INVN has sold an aggregate of 231 systems to the FAA, foreign aviation security agencies, and domestic and foreign airports and airlines.
VISG is engaged in the field of biometrics technology and in providing digital identification systems and solutions. VISG focuses on identification solutions that improve personal convenience and security, deter fraud and reduce identification program costs. VISG combines its systems integration and software design capabilities with its proprietary software and hardware products and other industry-standard products to create complete customized solutions. These turnkey solutions integrate image and data capture, create relational databases, incorporate multiple biometrics and improve customers' ability to move and manage information. Applications can include driver's licenses, voter registration, national ID's, law enforcement, social services, access control and PC network and Internet access security. VISG products annually produce more than 20 million identification documents at more than 1,200 locations in 13 states.
ICTS is a provider of enhanced aviation security services and other aviation services. ICTS key function has been the implementation of passenger risk evaluation and classification procedures, generally described as "advanced passenger screening." Other security services provided in Europe include other general airport security services, such as the operation of check-points and hold-baggage screening systems, and to a lesser extent, certain aviation passenger handling services and certain general security services. ICTS also provides similar airport services in United States including agent services, guard services, janitorial services, maintenance, pre-departure screening, ramp services, shuttle service, skycap services and wheelchair attendants. ICTS is also engaged in security consulting, training and auditing for airlines and airports.
MAGS (based in Israel) develops, manufactures, markets and sells computerized security systems. MAGS products include perimeter security systems and a video motion detection system, which automatically detect and locate intruders and identify the nature of intrusions, x-ray screening and detection systems, including AISYS, an explosive device detection system that automatically detects, locates and identifies explosive devices in luggage, packages and other parcels, and a pallets x-ray screening machine used to screen large cargoes and those loaded on standard pallets, and MagNet, a security management system that integrates the management, control and display of various security systems into a single, real-time database. MAGS systems are used to protect aircraft, national borders and sensitive facilities, including military bases, power plant installations, airports, postal facilities, prisons and industrial locations, from terrorism, theft and other security threats. |
