TAMPA, FL – January 30, 2026 – As the U.S. military accelerates its shift to Zero Trust security, Ombra
has been awarded a Phase II U.S. Army contract to develop touchless biometric authentication
technology that allows soldiers to verify identity in the field—without passwords, PINs, or physical tokens.
The solution, known as TB-CAM (Touchless Biometrics Capture and Matching), combines facial
recognition, periocular scans, and touchless fingerprint biometrics into a mobile application for Android
devices. Designed to work in low-connectivity and extreme environments, the system addresses one of
the Army’s biggest cybersecurity challenges: keeping authentication fast, secure, and resilient at the
tactical edge.
“Cybersecurity isn’t just about networks; it’s about the soldier on the ground,” said Michael Fieldson, president of Ombra. “Our technology bridges the gap between advanced biometrics and the realities of the battlefield.”
About Ombra
Ombra is a HUBZone-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in advanced manufacturing, engineering solutions, biometrics, space technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies. For more information, visit ombra.us.
Company Press Contact:
Michael Fieldson
Company President
Email: [email protected]/
Office: (844) 662-7241
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the US ARMY, the Department of War, or the U.S. government.
