Security identity solutions firm Morpho has announced that a facial recognition authentication solution it has developed for smartphones and tablets been certified by the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance.Morpho's Face authenticator utilizes face recognition for smart phones and tablets to replace traditional user verification methods (e.g., PIN, password).IN a statement, Morpho said that this certification validates the quality of the Morpho's implementation of FIDO standards and ensures interoperability among other FIDO compliant products and services.The solution is designed for service providers wanting to deploy facial authentication to secure access to their services for all customers on devices currently on the marketplace.”With its first in class liveness detection technologies, which ensure that the face submitted is captured from a live user (and not a photo, for example), Morpho's solution quickly provides universal and strong authentication that replaces passwords with easier to use, more secure and private authentication”.Morpho Chair and CEO Anne Bouverot said: “The days of relying exclusively on password-based security are coming to an end. Through face recognition, a simple selfie enables users to both prove and link their unique identities to their smart phones and tablets. In the fight against identity fraud for mobile transactions, Morpho is developing with FIDO viable solutions which are easier to use and protect consumers.”

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