How are biometric systems evaluated?
The evaluation metrics used to assess the performance of biometric systems are important but not necessarily easy to understand. Evaluation…
Explaining Biometrics
Read comprehensive descriptions and explanations of the latest biometric technology solutions including a glossary of biometric terms and definitions.
Death registration: Vital to the legal identity agenda
Even if it comes last on the natural pecking order of the civil registration chain, death registration remains an integral…
Understanding digital public infrastructure: A key to sustainable development
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to the foundational digital systems and services that support government operations, citizen engagement, and economic…
ETSI TS 119 461 certification: security requirements for digital identity proofing
The importance of digital identity proofing in the digital landscape is well established. Digital identity proofing plays a critical role…
Understanding digital identity acceptance, proofing, and assurance
Digital identity acceptance, identity proofing, and identity assurance are terms commonly used in the field of identity management and security….
The difference between biometric verification, identification, and authentication
Biometric systems have become common for enhancing security measures across different sectors. These systems utilize distinct physiological characteristics, including fingerprints,…
What are NIST evaluation tests for facial recognition algorithms?
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology divided the Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) into two separate sets of…
Public-private partnerships pose opportunity for DPI and national digital ID initiatives
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) may play a critical role in the development of a national digital identity infrastructure around the world….
How KYC goes beyond identity verification
It might be obvious that you can identify someone without really knowing them, and yet for so many businesses, KYC…
How edge computing, AI will benefit the market for biometric identification technologies
The advancement of edge AI hardware and software presents a significant opportunity to improve the accuracy and security of biometric…
