Fingerprint ID firm BIO-key plans to highlight the latest advances in its mobile authentication ecosystem at Mobile World Congress in Spain this week.Along side advances in algorithm, sensor size and performance, BIO-key will also be demonstrating a Multi-Factor Authentication Server (MFAS) developed by InterDigital which is designed to address consumer authentication needs for mobile network pperators.InterDigital's MFAS combines transparent device level authentication with user-specific authentication options that leverage BIO-key's interoperable fingerprint matching capabilities, said the company.FIDO-compliant, the InterDigital MFAS architecture incorporates secure device-based authentication, isolated from device components which can be spoofed or cloned.”Consumers want to use their mobile devices to authorize transactions and payments, as well as access high stake online information” stated Mike DePasquale, Chairman and CEO, BIO-key.”The device manufacturers continue to produce dynamic products with features targeting mass consumer appeal, and application developers continue to produce an endless stream of high value online e-commerce offerings and information services.Jim Nolan, Executive Vice President, InterDigital Solutions, added: “Consumers are constantly being asked to authenticate to the many and varied services they access on their mobile devices. At the same time, it has become difficult for SPs to provide easy and frictionless access to these services, which have varying degrees of security requirements.”SPs wish to adopt stronger, more secure authentication using newer types of authentication capabilities such as biometrics and token based authentication. However, the onslaught of the variety and forms of authentication factors becoming available leads to complex requirements on the user device and at the SP.”Accoding to Nolan, InterDigital's MFAS architecture aims to provide consumers with a seamless and secure authentication experience, and provides SPs with an easy to access and dynamic granular authentication capability.Note: BIO-key are a silver sponsor of the connect:ID event to be held in Washington D.C. from 23-25 March.
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