Demystifying Biometric Face Verification

Organizations are quickly recognizing biometric face verification as a highly secure, highly usable means to verify the identities of remote individuals. As the technology becomes more ingrained into the digital identity ecosystem, it’s essential for organizations to understand the types of technology on the market and their suitability for different use cases and risk profiles.

Biometric face verification solutions are not created equal; they vary significantly in their performance, accessibility, inclusivity and protection against evolving attack vectors.

Understanding the intricacies of the components within the solution can be challenging.
This eBook breaks down the different biometric face verification technologies on the market, and illuminates key differentiators that make up a solution, objectively balancing their strengths and weaknesses.

It is intended to help organizations choose the correct solution for their use case, threat profile, and risk appetite, whilst ensuring that appropriate methods are introduced to improve the user experience and completion rates.

In the eBook, we discuss:

  • Key considerations when evaluating API or SDK-deployed solutions
  • Differentiators of on-premise vs cloud-based solutions
  • The different challenge-response mechanisms deployed – active, passive, and one-time biometrics – and their strengths and weaknesses
  • The key standards and accreditations any vendor must meet
  • Mitigating bias in biometric face verification and the accessibility standards vendors must comply with.

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