IDEMIA’s facial recognition device VisionPass gets best results from iBeta antispoofing evaluation

IDEMIA announces that its facial recognition device for access control VisionPass has passed with 100% success the Level 1 and Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD/spoofing attack) assessments from the iBeta laboratory.

VisionPass is the only terminal in the world for this market to achieve this performance constituting an essential guarantee of quality.

External validation of IDEMIA biometric devices

Without independent external sources to validate manufacturer claims, customers who wish to deploy biometric terminals have to believe the manufacturer’s statements on quality and performance as it is difficult to perform extensive testing on their own, other than empirical. However, as such terminals are meant to improve security by preventing intrusions, it is crucial to validate performance elements externally.

For facial recognition, it is essential to choose a terminal that remains efficient with users wearing a mask

For facial recognition, in particular, it is essential to choose a terminal that remains perfectly efficient with users wearing a mask, and that resists fraud attempts by presenting photos printed on paper, displayed on a smartphone screen, or even by use of 3D masks that reproduce the face of an authorised user. Such capabilities result from the combination of hardware components and biometric algorithms used in the device.

Recognition by independent laboratories

IDEMIA’s willingness to submit VisionPass for testing proves the device meets a level of performance recognised by an independent lab.

As a digital security group with strong experience in cryptography, embedded security, and biometric algorithms used in government applications, payments, and telecommunications; and as the world pioneer in biometrics for access control, IDEMIA is the only manufacturer of biometric devices to submit its algorithms to the NIST and DHS evaluation sessions in the US and to evaluate its software and products by the iBeta laboratory.

iBeta testing 

iBeta has provided critical software testing services for the world’s most trusted brands since 1999 and has developed unique skills in biometric testing as a NIST NVLAP accredited biometrics testing lab.

In particular, iBeta conducts Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) testing by the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard and in alignment with the ISO/IEC 30107-1 framework. IDEMIA’s willingness to submit for testing to independent labs proves confidence in their algorithms and terminals.

VisionPass

VisionPass uses a combination of an advanced optical unit composed of 3 cameras VisionPass, launched in mid-2020, is an extremely powerful access control device using a combination of an advanced optical unit composed of 3 cameras (2D, 3D, and infrared) and IDEMIA’s pioneering facial recognition algorithms.

VisionPass was submitted to the iBeta PAD tests, which took place in September and October 2021. 

Protecting physical security

The terminal obtained the maximum score of 100%, thus perfectly resisting hundreds of different fraud attempts by the presentation of 2D and 3D photos and molded masks.

These results confirm VisionPass as the most advanced and efficient facial recognition device on the market, as already highlighted by several industry awards.

This iBeta evaluation is important guidance for Security Directors and Purchasing Departments as a key element to expect when selecting a facial recognition terminal that will be used to prevent intrusions and protect the physical security of their employees and company’s assets.