The GSN 2015 Digital Yearbook

immigration and security checkpoints are equipped with
the proper resources and infrastructure needed to identify
potential security risks and criminal activity. Countries
should look to implement intelligent Civil Aviation solutions
that utilize the latest technology, such as Securiport’s
Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS).
Securiport, a global leader in the design and implementation
of passenger biometric recognition, immigration
control systems, and intelligent information management
and reporting software systems, is committed to the
Science of Safer Nations by empowering governments to
enhance their Civil Aviation Security and combat criminal
activity. Securiport’s Integrated Immigration Control
System (IICS) is a comprehensive security solution that
empowers border management and immigration officials.
The IICS utilizes advanced biometric identification systems
and provides proprietary intelligent information used to
identify potential security risks and criminal activity,
further strengthening the effectiveness of their security
capabilities. When coupled with Securiport’s Intelligent
Information Management System, a methodology for
cross-referencing passenger information across international
traveler databases, such as INTERPOL’s I-24/7, the
CAISS provides governments, airport security, and immigration
officials with a comprehensive set of traveler data
and information that can be used to confirm a passenger’s
identity and uncover certain security risks. The CAISS also
includes Watch-list Management, which crosschecks
passenger information against multiple government
databases and performs real-time identification checks.
Implementing a solution such a Securiport’s CAISS,
governments and airport security officials can drastically
improve the performance and effectiveness of airport
security checkpoints and better prevent terrorists and
criminals from illegally entering or leaving their country’s
borders. Beyond increasing the performance and effectiveness
of airport security checkpoints, countries and airliners
can work together to strengthen Civil Aviation Security
by improving the passenger experience. Earlier this year,
Securiport was named a Strategic Partner to the Interna-
tional Air Transport Association (IATA) and has been
involved in discussions within program areas of expertise
such as Security and Passenger Experience. As a contributing
member of the Passenger Experience area of expertise,
Securiport has focused on improving the passenger
experience across 14 steps, including security and immigration
processes. Many key stakeholders within the Civil
Aviation industry are very optimistic about mobile technology
helping the industry to meet passengers’ expectations
and to provide a more seamless experience going through
security and immigration checkpoints. Having a betterdefined
process in place that incorporates modern technology
and intelligent systems creates a more streamlined
airport experience, and therefore will improve the capabilities
and effectiveness of airport security checkpoints.
Benefits to Governments Through implementing Securiport’s
Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services and
other various security solutions, countries such as Honduras
could benefit greatly. In recent months, the Government
of the Republic of Honduras has been working to
prevent and reduce human and narcotic traffickers as well
as other criminals from illegally crossing its borders.
Honduras and the U.S. held a High Level Security Dialogue
to discuss ways the U.S. and Honduras can continue
to work together to strengthen both countries’ borders.
Honduras highlighted its notable successes over the past
year, including the extradition of major drug traffickers to
the United States and an impressive drop in the homicide
rate. Honduras also outlined its strategy for countering
threats like transnational organized crime and trafficking
in persons and drugs [4] . By strengthening airport security
capabilities and improving traveler safety, governments
such as the Honduran government, can substantially
decrease the amount of resources needed to monitor and
deter criminals from illegally entering or leaving the
country. To help accomplish this, Securiport provides a
substantial investment in the technology, training, and
processes for countries in regards to immigration and
security. This ensures the security officials are equipped
with the necessary knowledge and resources to improve
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