Microsoft recently announced the general availability of Face Check with Microsoft Entra Verified ID, a privacy-respecting facial matching feature for high-assurance identity verifications. This feature is part of the Microsoft Entra Suite, a comprehensive identity solution that offers Zero Trust access by combining network access, identity protection, governance, and identity verification capabilities.
In a world where impersonation and account takeover risks are increasing, organizations face challenges in verifying identities, especially in remote interactions. Microsoft Entra Verified ID, based on open standards, allows organizations to verify a wide range of credentials using a simple API. It integrates with leading verification partners to verify identity attributes across 192 countries, helping organizations onboard new users remotely and reduce fraud.
Face Check, powered by Azure AI services, enhances identity verification by matching a user’s real-time selfie with the photo on their Verified ID. This feature detects and rejects spoofing techniques, including deepfakes, to protect user identities. Companies like BEMO have integrated Face Check to increase verification accuracy, reduce time, and lower costs, resulting in significant efficiency improvements.
Partners like LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, Au10tix, and IDEMIA specialize in implementing Face Check with Microsoft Entra Verified ID for specific use cases, extending verification capabilities to suit various business needs. Organizations can start using Face Check by setting up a Verified ID tenant and choosing between the Entra Suite free trial or enabling Face Check within Verified ID for a fee per verification.
To learn more about Microsoft Entra Verified ID and how organizations are leveraging it, join the Microsoft Entra Suite Tech Accelerator event. This innovative solution aims to prevent identity attacks, ensure least privilege access, unify access controls, and enhance user experience with comprehensive identity and network access solutions across on-premises and clouds.
For more information and resources on Microsoft Entra, including news, insights, blogs, and documentation, visit the Microsoft Security Blog, Tech Community, and Microsoft Learn. Stay updated on the latest advancements in identity management and security innovations with Microsoft Entra Verified ID.
