Advanced analytics technology firm Novetta has announced that Vice President of Special Projects, Michael Thieme, has been appointed Editor of ISO/IEC 30107-4 – Biometric presentation attack detection – Profile for evaluation of mobile devices.The company notes that this performance testing standard, under development in ISO/IEC JTC1, will address spoofing and presentation attacks against mobile devices such as iPhones and Android smartphones.The ability to detect fake fingerprints, video replays, and voice recordings is a significant concern to commercial and government agencies who rely on mobile device authentication for transactions and identity confirmation.As more advanced threats emerge, the biometric industry needs reliable methods for testing smart phone attacks and countermeasures.”This appointment further solidifies Novetta's role as a thought leader in emerging biometric and identity-related technologies,” said Tiffanny Gates, Novetta President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to supporting this important and challenging work.” Thieme, who helps guide development of Novetta's next-generation technologies, has held ISO editorship positions in biometric technologies since 2004.Novetta will be exhibiting at connect:ID – 2-3 May 2017 in Washington DC. connect:ID is an innovative international conference and a free global exhibition that together focus on all aspects of identity technologies and the opportunities for their management in both the physical and digital worlds.Free exhibition entry | Buy conference pass
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