DHS office emerges as biometrics hub

Federal Times: In the world of biometrics, timing and data integrity are everything.

Ask Shonnie Lyon, acting director of the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM). As head of the Homeland Security Department’s lead entity for biometric services, Lyon’s office oftentimes has minutes — or even seconds — to verify the identity of international travelers and help determine if they pose a threat to the U.S.

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