Precise Biometrics and SecuGen have announced a joint solution aimed at hardening national ID systems against biometric spoofing by combining Precise’s BioLive liveness detection with SecuGen’s FBI-certified fingerprint hardware. The partnership targets large-scale, government-run programs where fingerprint biometrics are utilized for enrollment and authentication, covering use cases such as national ID, social benefits, and public service delivery.
BioLive is anti-spoof and liveness detection software from Precise Biometrics designed to distinguish genuine finger presentations from artifacts such as printed images or molded fingers. The software analyzes both static and dynamic features of the fingerprint capture to detect anomalies in real time. The technology has already seen success in high-stakes environments; recently, Precise Biometrics’ anti-spoofing tech was approved for India’s Aadhaar ID system, confirming its ability to meet rigorous government standards.
On the hardware side, SecuGen contributes its Unity 20 USB-S and other devices that integrate the company’s MINEX-compliant fingerprint algorithms. These scanners meet FBI PIV and Mobile ID standards, a level of quality the company has consistently targeted, such as when SecuGen obtained FAP 30 certification for its biometric readers. By packaging BioLive within SecuGen’s hardware and SDK stack, the companies allow governments and system integrators to adopt stronger liveness detection without changing their overall architecture. This is critical in large deployments where hardware replacement cycles are slow.
The joint solution is positioned for national ID schemes facing increasingly sophisticated fraud. It highlights a pragmatic path to upgrading existing biometric infrastructure by adding software-based liveness detection on top of certified sensors. SecuGen has long emphasized the versatility of its hardware in diverse environments, a point highlighted in an interview with SecuGen’s Jeff Brown, who discussed the advantages of optical sensors in global deployments.
This partnership also signals continued momentum for Precise Biometrics as it expands its footprint in the security sector. The company recently launched on-premises access control for high-security sectors and has been active in broadening its technological base, including a move where Precise extended its portfolio to include palm recognition.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
