Skip to content

Todd Morris Appointed as NEC NSS President, Succeeding Dr. Kathleen Kiernan Who Is Retiring

New leadership at NEC National Security Systems as Todd Morris takes over from retiring president Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, who helmed the company for almost four years.

New Leader Appointed at NEC National Security Systems: Todd Morris Takes Over from Dr. Kathleen...
New Leader Appointed at NEC National Security Systems: Todd Morris Takes Over from Dr. Kathleen Kiernan Following Her Retirement After Four Years as President

Todd Morris Appointed as NEC NSS President, Succeeding Dr. Kathleen Kiernan Who Is Retiring

Cranking Up the Security: iBeta's Level 3 Biometric Presentation Attack Detection

The biometric security game is taking a serious turn with iBeta's new Level 3 presentation attack detection (PAD) testing. This latest move is all about stopping high-end attacks on biometric systems, especially those using face recognition for remote transactions[1].

The reason behind this upgrade? Sophisticated attacks on biometrics are becoming more common, making it a must to have advanced testing methods to protect the security of the systems[1].

So, what's Level 3 testing all about? Essentially, it's designed to fend off high-level spoof attacks. With more and more face biometrics being used, the importance of robust PAD testing cannot be stressed enough[1].

Clients have been quite vocal about wanting more advanced PAD testing, and iBeta is happy to oblige[1]. By aligning its testing with the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard, iBeta's biometric systems are ready to stand up to sophisticated presentation attacks[1].

This move is just another step in the biometrics industry's ongoing mission to boost security against spoofing and deepfake attacks. Other companies, such as ROC, are jumping on the advanced liveness detection bandwagon, while South Korean startup WINNING.I is exploring dual biometric authentication methods to create even more secure verification solutions[3,5].

[1] Source: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202109/ibeta-launches-level-3-biometric-presentation-attack-detection-testing

[3] Source: https://www.bit-tech.net/news/technology/2021/01/30/daejeon-startup-winning-i-aims-for-world-class-biometric-security/

[5] Source: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3145302/japanese-biometrics-tech-company-roc-battles-growing-deepfake-threats

To reinforce security against sophisticated attacks on biometric systems, iBeta has developed Level 3 technology, a powerful tool designed to combat high-level spoof attacks, particularly those targeting face recognition in remote transactions. By adhering to the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard with advanced PAD testing, iBeta ensures its systems can withstand presentation attacks, joining other companies like ROC in the fight against growing deepfake threats, while specialized firms like WINNING.I also explore novel dual biometric authentication methods to enhance verification solutions.

Read also:

    Latest