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Securiport, the world leader in passenger biometric recognition, immigration control systems, and civil aviation security, is proudly supporting and exhibiting for the 3rd consecutive year at the annual General Assembly taking place this November in Kigali, Rwanda. The 2015 assembly will celebrate over 100 years of International police cooperation and bring together justice, security and home affairs ministers from member countries all over the world.

This year’s General Assembly theme is “INTERPOL 2020: Policing global threats in a dynamic environment.” Police chiefs and other senior law enforcement officials from around the world will gather at the event to discuss a wide range of policing and security issues including foreign terrorist fighters, border security, cybercrime, drug trafficking, corruption and asset recovery.

As an INTERPOL World Strategic Partner at the inaugural INTERPOL World 2015 biennial conference in April, Securiport is excited to participate in this upcoming event. They look forward to sharing knowledge and proposing innovative solutions that will enhance international passenger safety as well as improve border security and management.

Discussions at this year’s session in Kigali will address some of most pressing cross-border challenges faced by police today. For example, counter-terrorism and foreign terrorist fighters, the organized criminal groups behind drug trafficking and people smuggling, and the different facets of cybercrime.

More than just a track sponsor, Securiport will play an active role in the 24th Annual AVSEC World Conference by contributing to the Border Security discussion panel. During Day 2 of the conference, Securiport CEO. Dr. Enrique Segura will be sharing views on how States can ensure the security of their territory as threats constantly emerge from terror groups and border crossings. Other discussions will include Emerging Threats, Foreign Fighters and Armed Conflicts.

This year’s AVSEC World theme is “Risk Management: Collaborate. Coordinate. Communicate.” According to IATA’s CEO and Director General, Tony Tyler, “Aviation risk management now faces greater challenges than in any previous era. Cyber security, conflict zones, drones, pilot health, and foreign fighters are just a few of the issues.” And in order to adequately respond to these emerging threats, Tyler suggests that “traditional risk management approaches need to be supplemented by a new mindset of cooperation and collaboration.”

The conference organizers, WorldTEK, IATA, ACI (Airports Council International), and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) recognized Securiport for their support and involvement. WorldTEK, a full service world-class event and travel management company has over 40+ years of experience in providing event management and travel services. Airports Council International is the only global trade representative of the world’s airports. ACI represents airports interests with Governments and international organizations such as ICAO, develops standards, policies and recommended practices for airports, and provides information and training opportunities to raise standards around the world. ICAO works to develop international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) which States reference when developing their legally-enforceable national civil aviation regulations.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 260 airlines, or 83% of total air traffic. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. In addition to Track Sponsor and contributor for AVSEC World, Securiport is also an IATA Strategic Partner. IATA’s Strategic Partnership Program was founded in 1990, and includes a community of more than 350 partners worldwide. The Strategic Partnership aims to provide member airlines and aviation solution and service providers a platform to build and strengthen relationships with key industry stakeholders, as well as to collaborate on mutual concerns and emerging issues and to exchange ideas through various IATA work groups.

Securiport, a global leader in the design and implementation of passenger biometric recognition, immigration processing, and intelligent management and reporting software systems, has announced its attendance and exhibitions of innovative solutions as an INTERPOL World Strategic Partner at the inaugural INTERPOL World 2015 biennial conference.

INTERPOL World is a new biennial international security event, which brings government leaders together with representatives of international organizations and researchers to discuss strategies to develop safer and more secure cities and nations. INTERPOL World 2015 aimed to create a public-private partnership to identify, develop and drive security initiatives across four key domains: Cybersecurity, Border Management, Safe Cities, and Supply Chain Security.

During the event, Securiport’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Attila Freska, represented Securiport in the INTERPOL World Congress panel discussion and presented a Global Challenge: “Can we create a global community that can deliver a trusted identity check?” During the presentation Dr. Freska highlighted common shortcomings and roadblocks as well as examples of failed identity checks where criminals are exploiting certain loopholes. During his presentation, Dr. Freska outlined potential strategic solutions to these problems. “Investments in infrastructure and technology must be made to provide airport security and immigration officials with robust controls and access to real-time database checks at points of entry,” said Dr. Freska.

Securiport hopes to enhance international passenger safety as well as improve immigration and civil aviation security by implementing their Integrated Immigration Control System (IICS) and Intelligent Information Management System (IIMS). “Our IICS is a comprehensive security solution that empowers airport security and immigration officials,” said Dr. Freska. “Utilizing advanced biometric identification systems, our IICS enables security officials to identify potential security risks and criminal activity, further strengthening the effectiveness of their security capabilities.”

In addition, when coupled with Securiport’s IIMS, a methodology for cross-referencing passenger information across international immigration databases, the IICS 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 security risks. Securiport’s IICS also includes Watch-list Management which crosschecks passenger information against multiple government databases and performs real-time identification checks. The system alerts immigration officials on possible watch-list hits by issuing a veiled alarm. These improvements would further increase airport security capabilities, ultimately leading to safer and more secure travels for passengers across the world.

About Securiport LLC:
Securiport LLC is a global leader in the design and implementation of passenger biometric recognition, immigration processing, and intelligent information management and reporting software systems for the identification of potential security risks and criminal activity, and the prevention of the international spread of disease. With headquarters in Washington, DC, USA, Securiport partners with governments around the world. Learn more at www.Securiport.com.

Securiport is excited exhibit and sponsor this week during INTERPOL World, the new biennial event which will bring police and other law enforcement agencies together with security solution providers and security professionals from around the world to identify future challenges and propose and build innovative solutions.

Our Chief Operating Officer, Attila Freska will join a panel of industry experts to discuss global security threats in the Border Management domain. We are excited to work with INTERPOL World to address challenges facing our world and further our mission of improving border security and enhancing international passenger safety.