Iris ID has announced a significant achievement in biometric security as its iA FacePAD algorithm v2.5.3 reaches Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance.
This compliance was verified through testing conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance, utilising the iBAR 600E device in combination with the iBAR 600E CS REST API demo application. The upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2 highlights Iris ID's ongoing efforts to enhance its biometric solutions against advanced spoofing attempts.
Advanced software testing by iBeta
For over 25 years, iBeta Quality Assurance has served as a provider of critical software testing services to trusted brands worldwide. The company's PAD testing adheres to the stringent ISO/IEC 30107-3 standards, offering rigorous evaluations of biometric security measures against presentation attacks, which occur during biometric data capture.
The transition from Level 1 to Level 2 PAD compliance signifies a shift to testing under more unpredictable conditions, resembling real-world and adversarial scenarios. This advancement involves increased security thresholds, surpassing the baseline requirements of Level 1. Tests also include a broader array of sophisticated Presentation Attack Instruments (PAIs) and high-quality attack artifacts like advanced print media and realistic masks.
Details of Iris recognition technology testing
Iris ID continues to innovate in biometric solutions, particularly with the Level 2-compliant iA FacePAD
The Level 2 compliance testing entailed alternating presentations of one genuine subject with three artifacts, culminating in 150 attack attempts and 50 legitimate presentations over a 24-hour timeframe. iBeta's efforts resulted in zero liveness classifications out of 750 attack attempts, achieving an attack presentation classification error rate (APCER) of 0%.
Renowned for its expertise in iris recognition technology, Iris ID continues to innovate in biometric solutions, particularly with the Level 2-compliant iA FacePAD. This enhances multimodal biometric solutions by integrating facial and iris recognition, providing stronger security as deepfake technology and identity fraud risks evolve.
Addressing identity fraud risks
Mohammed Murad, the Chief Revenue Officer at Iris ID, stated, “Iris ID is strengthening its commitment to defending ‘One Trusted Identity’.” He further noted that the swift move to Level 2 compliance demonstrates the dedication and expertise of the Iris ID engineering team, bolstering their ability to meet current market demands while pursuing future innovations.
Iris ID remains devoted to developing solutions that inspire confidence and trust among its global partners and customers.
Iris ID, the pioneer in non-contact biometric identity authentication technologies, announces that its iA FacePAD algorithm v2.5.3 has successfully achieved Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance. Testing was conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance using Iris ID’s exclusive, iBAR 600E device in conjunction with the iBAR 600E CS REST API demo application.
The advancement from Level 1 to Level 2 compliance underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering biometric solutions capable of defending against increasingly sophisticated spoofing attempts while reliably protecting One Trusted Identity™.
Critical software testing services
For more than 25 years, iBeta Quality Assurance has provided critical software testing services for many of the world’s most trusted brands. iBeta’s PAD testing, conducted in accordance with ISO/IEC 30107-3 standards, is among the most rigorous assessments for evaluating biometric countermeasures against presentation attacks that occur at the point of biometric capture.
Key differences between Level 1 and Level 2 PAD compliance include:
- Testing under less predictable capture conditions that better reflect real-world and adversarial scenarios
- Significantly higher security thresholds, exceeding baseline Level 1 requirements
- Validation against a wider and more sophisticated range of Presentation Attack Instruments (PAIs)
- Use of higher-quality attack artifacts, including advanced print media and realistic mask presentations
Iris recognition technology
Level 2 compliance testing involved one bona fide subject presentation alternating with three artifact presentations. This resulted in a total of 150 presentation attack attempts and 50 bona fide presentations conducted over a 24-hour period. During testing, iBeta was unable to obtain a liveness classification for a total of 750 attack attempts. The attack presentation classification error rate (APCER) was 0%.
Iris ID is widely recognised for its leadership in iris recognition technology and biometric innovation for critical environments. With the addition of Level 2-compliant iA FacePAD, Iris ID continues to pioneer multimodal biometric solutions that integrate facial and iris recognition to deliver enhanced security, particularly as deepfakes grow more advanced and identity fraud risks increase.
Identity fraud risks
“Iris ID is strengthening its commitment to defending ‘One Trusted Identity,’” said Mohammed Murad, Chief Revenue Officer at Iris ID. “Our rapid progression from Level 1 to Level 2 compliance reflects the dedication and expertise of our engineering team and reinforces our ability to meet today’s market demands while innovating for the future.”
Iris ID remains committed to delivering solutions that earn the confidence and trust of its partners and customers worldwide.
