Biometric user verification has become a popular way to replace passwords and PINs, but the lack of an industry-defined program to validate performance claims has led to concerns over variances in the accuracy and reliability of these solutions.
To fill this gap, the FIDO Alliance announced its Biometric Component Certification Program – the first such program for the industry at large.
The program utilizes accredited independent labs to certify that biometric subcomponents meet globally recognized performance standards[i] for biometric recognition performance and Presentation Attack Detection (PAD)[ii] and are fit for commercial use…
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