July 2, 2013 – by Peter O’Neill
Morpho (Safran) has become the first company in the world to achieve the Common Criteria* certification for fingerprint spoof detection in a biometric device from BSI, the German Federal Office for Information Security. The certification applies to MorphoSmart™ Optic 301, a fingerprint reader, and ensures that the device has gone through rigorous testing and analysis to meet the industry’s highest standards for spoof detection.
MorphoSmart Optic 301 can detect and reject spoofing attacks as it uses advanced patented technology to analyze features of the human skin according to the company. The device is used in areas that require the highest level of security including border control, access control in sensitive areas, and bank transactions (cash withdrawals and payment).
“With the wide deployment of biometrics and the rise in identity fraud, Morpho has been advocating the need for rigorous evaluation of anti-spoofing devices. Being the first in the world to achieve this certification is therefore a major milestone for us”, said Philippe Petitcolin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morpho.
*Common Criteria: internationally recognized criteria (ISO standard 15408) which define a common framework for evaluating and certifying security features and capabilities of Information Technology security products. The certificate complies with BSI protection profile BSI-CC-PP-0062-2010.
Morpho, a high-technology company of Safran, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of identification, detection and e-document solutions. Morpho is specialized in personal rights and flow management applications, in particular based on biometrics, a sector in which it is the world leader, as well as secure terminals and smart cards. Morpho’s integrated systems and equipment are deployed worldwide and contribute to the safety and security of transportation, data, people and countries.
For more information: www.morpho.com www.safran-group.com
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