Expanding boundaries: Introducing iiDENTIFii’s Hosted Fingerprint Solution
At iiDENTIFii, we’re constantly innovating to meet the growing needs of our clients, and our latest addition is a game-changer. The Hosted Fingerprint Solution has officially been deployed to production, marking a significant milestone in our biometric journey. This end-to-end product doesn’t just complement our existing face biometrics, it enables entirely new, more secure experiences. […]
iProov Gains FIDO Certification: A New Standard in Remote Face Verification
As iiDENTIFii’s Product Manager, I am always inspired when iProov achieves a new industry milestone. With their recent FIDO certification, iProov has become the first to meet global standards for facial biometric identity verification set by the FIDO Alliance. This landmark accomplishment reflects our shared commitment to delivering top-tier security and accuracy in identity verification. […]
Can digital identity transform the informal economy?
South Africa’s informal economy contributes significantly to the GDP, while playing a crucial role in creating employment and sustaining livelihoods. But for this sector to grow, it requires access to credit. This means embracing digital payments so banks can securely verify the identity of their customer and extend finance based on the trading history. Research […]
Face biometrics offers critical first line of defence against rising identity fraud in SA
Identity fraud continues to rise in South Africa. A recent article in IOL reports a 400% surge in impersonation fraud from April 2023 to April 2024. The high-profile investigation into the citizenship of former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina has brought the social impact of falsified identity into the spotlight, while South Africa’s current greylisted […]
Will face mapping still recognise you if your features change?
When it comes to proving your identity online, face ID – also known as face biometrics – is fast becoming one of the most reliable methods of authentication. Why? Because your unique facial features are the most reliable indicator of what makes you, you. When used in conjunction with ‘liveness’ technology, a process that proves that a person is real and using their face to log in at that moment in time, this technology offers powerful protection against potential fraudsters and cyber criminals. But what happens when our appearance changes with age, or we get a rhinoplasty or lip fillers? Could changes to our face make our own face ID tools lock us out?
iiDENTIFii recognized as Luminary in Prism Financial Services Report
iiDENTIFii, a leader in remote biometric identity authentication, proudly announces its recognition as a Luminary in the latest Prism Financial Services report.
This prestigious accolade underscores iiDENTIFii’s innovative contributions to the financial services industry, particularly in the realm of secure digital identity verification.
Are SA’s pension funds secure enough for the two-pot pension system?
The implementation of the two-pot retirement system edges nearer as the NCOP passed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill (on 25 April 2024), incorporating alterations that resolve certain inconsistencies, and bringing it one step closer to fruition on September 1, 2024.
The future of digital identity in South Africa
Unlocking financial inclusion with digital identity
When it comes to accessing essential services, such as national medical care, grants and the ability to vote in elections to shape national policy, a valid identity document is critical.
In South Africa, undocumented citizens are restricted in their ability to collect social grants or go to a hospital. Even those with valid IDs spend hours in queues owing to inefficient and protracted identification processes.
Faster, digitised services would have a transformative impact on the level of financial inclusion of the country’s citizens. iProov’s report Unlocking Financial Inclusion With Digital Identity and Biometric Verification emphasises that digital identity programmes open essential pathways for the unbanked and disenfranchised to access financial and welfare services and, in the case of governments, offer a reduced administrative burden and increased economic growth.
iiDENTIFii Announces Strategic Channel Partnership
South African face biometrics leader iiDENTIFii has announced that local cybersecurity
provider CYBER1 Solutions, will represent their award-winning solution in South Africa. CEO
of iiDENTIFii, Gur Geva, says, “We’re thrilled about the increased momentum our platform is
gaining in the region through this strategic move. Collaboratively, we aim to provide a
greater number of businesses with robust identity verification solutions, safeguarding both
themselves and their customers from the escalating risk of cybercrime.”
SafetyDetectives Interviews Gur Geva, Founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii
In a recent interview with SafetyDetectives, Gur Geva, co-founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii, shares insights into his role and the innovative strides iiDENTIFii is making in biometric digital authentication. Geva, a fervent advocate for leveraging AI and intelligent technologies, emphasizes iiDENTIFii’s commitment to enhancing the security of digital identity in financial services. The discussion delves into the unique aspects of iiDENTIFii’s technology, particularly its groundbreaking 4D Liveness® technology, and its crucial role in safeguarding against sophisticated digital threats like deepfakes.