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Bloomberg
9 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
ICYMI: Facial Recognition vs Facial Verification
Having experienced the devastating consequences of online criminal activity, founder and CEO, Andrew Bud, vowed to find a safe and secure way for organizations to verify the genuine presence of an individual. To enable this to happen it was necessary to ensure that the person setting up an online account was an actual person, and then authenticate that person whenever they return to use a digital service or verify their identity at secure locations. The Big Idea was to use facial biometrics and controlled illumination to assure the genuine presence of a human being. Why facial biometrics? Because most government-issued identity documents contain a picture of a face and an identity can be verified against a trusted source. Why controlled illumination? Because it's completely effortless for the user – with no instructions to follow or complex actions required. Just a brief, simple selfie capture that takes just seconds to complete. This gives the most secure assurance that an individual is not an imposter, a photo, a mask, a deepfake video, or a multitude of other sophisticated cyber attack tactics being used by criminal gangs worldwide. iProov does facial verification, not facial recognition. The difference is, with verification tech like iProov's, the user consents, and derives a benefit from it.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
iProov Launches Facial Biometric MFA Support Targeting Workforce Identity Theft
Device-independent biometric authentication mitigates risk of account takeovers and reduces exposure and costs associated with password resets LONDON, March 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iProov, the world's leading provider of science-based biometric identity verification solutions, launched iProov Workforce MFA today. This device-independent, FIDO Alliance-certified, biometric authentication solution helps organizations mitigate the risk of one of workforce security's most crucial concerns: account takeover. Using biometric authentication as part of an MFA process adds an irrefutable layer of identity confirmation to help organizations prevent significant financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. The solution can be used in conjunction with passkeys, or independently of the device, enabling it to run on users' personal and shared devices. It also reduces the exposure and costs associated with password resets while offering cross-platform compatibility and a more streamlined user authentication process. iProov Workforce MFA supports the OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocol enabling a no-code integration with major identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, Ping Identity, SailPoint, and Saviynt. Securing the modern workforce continues to grow in complexity. SaaS applications are dramatically expanding the attack surface and diverse groups of employee and non-employee workers require frequent onboarding and offboarding while working from a variety of locations and devices. Traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions falter when users don't have access to their devices, hindering account recovery and access to designated systems. Password reset processes now consume 40% of help desk calls (Gartner) at an astounding average of $70 each time (Forrester). Further complicating this situation are AI-powered technologies and Crime-as-a-Service marketplaces enabling a massive fleet of upskilled and well-armed threat actors eager for large-scale paydays. iProov Workforce MFA addresses these challenges by delivering scalable, device-independent, face authentication underpinned by robust security and an effortless user experience. iProov's biometric verification with advanced liveness detection ensures that only authorized users gain access. Critical workflows are smoothly managed, without the need for IT intervention while sensitive/mission-critical systems remain secure. The solution is supported by real-time, intelligence-led threat updates and managed detection and response (MDR) from the iProov Security Operations Center (iSOC) for continuous adaptation to the evolving threat landscape. "Identities can be compromised at every stage in the user lifecycle, from the interview process through to offboarding. These risks are exacerbated by the complexities of remote work and extended workforces, exposing the vulnerabilities of traditional MFA solutions," said Andrew Bud, founder and CEO, iProov. "With no additional devices, distribution costs, integration coding or MFA fatigue, iProov Workforce MFA strengthens access management and empowers organizations with seamless, secure authentication on any device, delivering frictionless security for the whole organization." iProov Workforce MFA Unlike traditional possession-based authentication tools, iProov Workforce MFA is: Effortless MFA - By leveraging an inherence-based authentication factor, users enjoy a seamless experience where the integrated technology does the heavy lifting. Phishing resistant - Removes the reliance on shareable knowledge and possession factors to mitigate the risk of phishing and account takeover. Secure - Powered by advanced anti-spoofing liveness technology offering two levels of identity assurance, enabling organizations to balance speed and security. Reducing costs - Removes hardware token and their distribution expenses; this OIDC-compliant, cloud-based software seamlessly deploys from within all major identity providers, simplifying testing and management. Highly scalable – Ideal for organizations with frontline staff, extended workforces, and confidential, mission-critical, high-security environments. iProov's Workforce MFA can be implemented by any organization looking to enhance its workforce security posture. For further information please click here. About iProov iProov provides science-based biometric identity solutions that combine exceptional user experiences with the highest levels of assurance. The company's Biometric Solutions Suite enables secure and effortless remote onboarding and authentication, streamlining both digital and physical access experiences. Backed by a unique blend of scientific expertise, AI, and proactive threat intelligence, iProov safeguards high-value transactions and empowers organizations seeking innovative identity verification that outpaces evolving threats without compromising usability. With proven success in global deployments, iProov is a trusted partner for governments and enterprises, including the Australian Taxation Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, Rabobank, UBS, U.K. Home Office, UK National Health Service (NHS), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In December 2023, Gartner listed iProov as a representative vendor in the Innovation Insight report for Biometric Authentication, and Acuity Market Intelligence listed it as a Luminary in the 2023 Biometric Digital Identity Prism. iProov was also recognized as an Innovation Leader by industry analyst KuppingerCole, Market Compass of Providers of Verified Identity 2022. For more information, please see or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. 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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plan to slash lengthy passport queues with new facial recognition scans
Plans to roll out facial recognition technology at ports will allow British travellers returning to the UK to bypass passport queues. Holidaymakers will no longer have to leave their cars or pass over their passports when driving through 'contactless corridors' at ports. Cameras will instead be used to identify faces in a vehicle and match them to their passport and information logged in government databases. The new technology, trialled at four ports since November, aims to enhance security and efficiency at UK maritime ports, including border control processes for people in vehicles. From 2 April, most visitors to the UK (excluding British and Irish citizens) will need to share biometric details before they travel to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The UK, in common with many other countries, is demanding more information in advance from prospective visitors before they board planes, ships or trains to Britain – or drive across the border from Ireland to Northern Ireland. Applicants must supply a photograph and answer a set of questions on 'suitability and criminality' before the ETA is linked to the traveller's passport. Four companies were involved in trialling the technology for UK Home Office research between December 2024 and February 2025. According to iProov, a biometric security company participating in the trials, advanced facial comparison technology will identify people within their vehicles and link the confirmed passenger ID with the vehicle they are travelling in. A source who has seen the technology said that the cameras take a picture of faces through the windscreen before vehicles get a green light to drive through the border, reported The Telegraph. Currently, passports are handed to a Border Force officer for scanning through the car window. Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov, said: 'This project marks a significant step towards a future where border control is seamless, secure, and automated by innovative technology. We've worked very closely with the Home Office on this initiative and are extremely impressed with their dedication to solving the challenges of maritime border security. 'By bringing the latest identity verification technology to this critical domain, we aim to create a streamlined and efficient experience for all passengers that doesn't compromise on speed or accuracy, and they never have to leave their vehicles.' A spokesperson for the Home Office told The Telegraph: 'We use a wide range of techniques and technology to protect our border security, but we do not comment on trials of specific equipment.' Last week, plans to take fingerprints and facial biometrics from British travellers to Europe were again postponed. The entry-exit system says the European Union, 'will replace the current system of manual stamping of passports, which is time-consuming, does not provide reliable data on border crossings, and does not allow a systematic detection of over-stayers'.
Telegraph
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Holidaymakers spared passport queues with facial recognition scan
British holidaymakers returning home will be allowed to avoid passport queues under plans to use facial recognition technology at ports. Families and individuals will not have to leave their cars and instead drive through 'contactless corridors', where high-powered cameras will match their faces with passport and car details already logged in government databases. Similar measures are being planned for airports, where all travellers will be scanned automatically and be able to walk to the exit upon their return. The technology, which has been on trial since November at four ports, is designed to cut the queues that build up during holiday periods. Ferry companies currently advise holidaymakers to allow 90 minutes to complete the manual passport inspections and check-in controls by Border Force officers at ports. Foreigners travelling to Britain will have to submit biometric details through an app as part of the UK's electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme, which launches next month. They will provide their data before they travel and be checked on arrival at the port by the face-scanning cameras. This will allow security checks to be conducted on people and added to a database before they arrive. Biometric details of British and Irish travellers are already obtained during the passport application process. Only 'passengers of interest' – highlighted as a risk owing to intelligence, safeguarding concerns or questions over their identity – will have to undergo manual checks on arrival by a Border Force officer. Four companies have been involved in trialling their technology with the prospect of being introduced within the next year. 'Streamline and efficient' One source who has seen the technology in operation said: 'At the moment you have to stop and hand your passports through the window of your car to the Border Force officer who puts them through a reader then gives them back to you. 'Under the new system, instead of getting your passports out you look at the camera. They have these really high-powered cameras that can look through the windscreen and take a picture of your face and match it to the face on the database. 'Assuming all is well, then you get the green light and you drive through the border. The other option is that you wind down your window and you all look at an iPad. The aim is to use the technology on maritime and rail routes then on air routes. iProov, a specialist biometric security company participating in the trials, said its facial comparison technology was designed to identify travellers within their vehicles and link the confirmed passenger ID with the vehicle in which they are travelling. Andrew Bud, its founder and chief executive, said: 'By bringing the latest identity verification technology to this critical domain, we aim to create a streamlined and efficient experience for all passengers that doesn't compromise on speed or accuracy, and they never have to leave their vehicles.' A Home Office spokesman said: 'We use a wide range of techniques and technology to protect our border security, but we do not comment on trials of specific equipment.' A similar European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is due to launch in late 2026 where British travellers will have to provide their biometric data in advance to secure entry to EU countries. The EU has already warned that ETIAS could lead to significant delays as first-time visitors will have to provide fingerprints or facial scans at border checkpoints.
