Unissey IAD: World's First and Only Liveness Detection Solution to Obtain a Certification of Conformity regarding the Injection Attack Detection defined in the CEN/TS 18099 standard

Unissey, the European leader in remote identity verification by facial biometrics, proudly announces that its liveness detection solution, Unissey IAD (Injection Detection Attack), has achieved compliance certification under the Injection Attack Detection program (IAD - defined in the CEN/TS 18099 standard). This certification, issued by CLR CERT®, is a testament to the solution's ability to detect biometric injection attacks as per the criteria outlined in the standard at the first level of evaluation.

Unissey IAD is now the world’s first and only liveness detection solution to receive such a certification, showcasing its advanced capability to fight biometric injection attacks. This milestone follows a rigorous evaluation process by CLR CERT®, underscoring Unissey's commitment to excellence in security and its foresight in addressing the evolving regulatory landscape across Europe for digital identity verification.

« The Cabinet Louis Reynaud, through its conformity certification department CLR CERT®, is proud to have issued the first compliance certificate implementing the requirements of the CEN/TS 18099 standard for injection attack detection through its IAD certification program. » Stéfane Mouille, General Director of Cabinet Louis Reynaud.

Globally, there has been a significant rise in biometric injection attacks, particularly involving deepfakes. These attacks are prevalent in regions like Asia, Spain, and Germany. Unissey’s IAD solution provides robust protection against such threats, enhancing the security of remote identity verification systems

An enhanced protection against attacks encountered in remote identity verification

In February, Unissey achieved Substantial Level 2 compliance certification for its liveness detection solution under the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard, addressing presentation attacks (PAD). By now achieving compliance for biometric injection attacks, Unissey strengthens its position as a provider of comprehensive solutions against a variety of identity fraud tactics.

The importance of the IAD certification lies in setting benchmarks within a competitive market where many solutions claim high security but often lack real guarantees. This certification differentiates Unissey as the first and only solution worldwide certified for both PAD and IAD liveness detection, providing a clear hierarchy of security solutions for potential buyers.

‍« Our pursuit of technological excellence has always driven Unissey, with the aim of delivering the best solutions in the market for building trust. Achieving IAD certification under the CEN/TS 18099 standard once again demonstrates the robustness of our liveness detection solutions. Our teams are continually working to balance maximum security with optimal user experience.» Yassine Mountacif, founder & CEO of Unissey

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Anticipating future European regulatory requirements

The European context is currently extremely dynamic on this subject, with increasing demands for the security of digital identity solutions.

The ETSI 119 461 standard, which sets requirements for trusted services conducting remote identity verification, is expected to adopt the CEN/TS 18099 standard for evaluating resistance to both "Presentation" and "Video Injection" attacks. This new standard will replace the ANSSI's PVID requirements and play a critical role in establishing trust for substantial or high-level identity verification under the upcoming eIDAS 2.0 regulation and the digital identity wallets being developed across Europe.

The ETSI 119 461 standard, which outlines the requirements for trust services responsible for remote identity verification, is based on the CEN/TS 18099 standard. Alongside the certification framework for identity verification providers from ANSSI (PVID), these standards will play a crucial role in the qualification of qualified trust service providers (QTSPs, as per the eIDAS 2.0 regulation) and in the implementation of the future European digital identity wallet.

‍Unissey is proactively addressing these forthcoming regulatory shifts, ensuring its solutions not only meet current needs but are also prepared for future compliance demands. By doing so, Unissey reinforces its position as a leader in digital identity verification and as a trusted partner for its clients navigating this complex landscape.

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About the CLR Cert®, group Cabinet Louis Reynaud :

‍CLR Cert® is the conformity assessment body (CAB) of the Cabinet Louis Reynaud group, specializing in digital-era certification in the fields of digital identity, biometrics, cybersecurity for products and information systems, artificial intelligence, and trusted service providers. Based in La Ciotat, France, Cabinet Louis Reynaud – CLR is the publisher of the European standard on biometric injection attacks, an associate member (shareholder) of France's CYBER CAMPUS, and an ANSSI-accredited evaluation center authorized to conduct biometric tests (PAD and IAD) under the certification framework for remote identity verification service providers (PVID).

www.cabinet-louis-reynaud.eu

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