2025 - Biotime Biometrics

Article 112 : Façonner l’avenir du contrôle aux frontières : vers une biométrie plus sûre et plus fluide

Shaping the future of border control: towards safer and smoother biometrics

Border control is at the heart of global security challenges. With evolving migration flows and new regulatory requirements, authorities are seeking to combine security, efficiency and privacy protection. In this context, biometrics has emerged as an essential technological response. The European EINSTEIN project, in which IDEMIA is involved, illustrates this transformation.

Smarter borders to address new challenges

Traditional control systems are reaching their limits in the face of increasing international travel and more sophisticated fraud attempts. To meet these challenges, the European Union is progressively rolling out solutions such as the Entry/Exit System (EES) and ETIAS, based on biometric recognition and automated data analysis.

These technologies make it possible to reliably authenticate each traveller, speed up border crossings and strengthen traceability while ensuring compliance with the GDPR. The goal is clear: secure borders without slowing down the movement of people.

EINSTEIN, a European project for integrated and secure border control

The EINSTEIN project brings together 21 partners from 11 European countries, under the coordination of the Greek research centre CERTH. Its ambition is to develop a suite of interconnected applications covering the entire traveller journey: digital document issuance, pre-registration, mobile control, biometric kiosks and automated e-gates.

This modular and interoperable approach aims to simplify the work of authorities while ensuring a high level of security. Each solution is designed to integrate easily with existing systems and comply with current regulations.

IDEMIA’s role in modernising border control

As a key partner in the project, IDEMIA brings its expertise in facial recognition, fraud detection and document verification. The company is developing next-generation kiosks capable of authenticating a traveller in just a few seconds while detecting identity fraud attempts or falsified documents.

These innovations reflect a major shift: the transition from manual checks to digital and biometric management, which is faster, more reliable and more respectful of personal data.

For companies and institutions looking to strengthen the security of their access points, these projects pave the way for technologies already available in the world of biometric access control — a field in which Biotime Biometrics has been supporting its partners for more than 15 years.

Source: https://www.idemia.com/fr/perspective/faconner-lavenir-du-controle-aux-frontieres

12/09/2025

Article 111 : IDEMIA Public Security et SAMI Advanced Electronics unissent leurs forces pour accélérer la mobilité intelligente en Arabie Saoudite

IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Mobility in Saudi Arabia

Biometrics

IDEMIA Public Security has signed a strategic partnership with SAMI Advanced Electronics to drive innovation in travel, transport, and smart mobility across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This alliance aligns fully with Vision 2030, focused on a digital, safe, and sustainable future.

A Strategic Partnership Formalized at GITEX Global 2025

On October 20, 2025, during GITEX Global 2025 — one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions — IDEMIA Public Security, a global leader in secure biometric solutions, and SAMI Advanced Electronics, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s electronics industry, officially announced their strategic cooperation agreement.

This partnership highlights the shared commitment of both companies to shaping the future of mobility by combining technological innovation with local collaboration. The goal is clear: enhance operational efficiency and deliver seamless, secure, and intelligent travel experiences for all users in the Kingdom.

An Alliance Serving Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is built on the country’s digital transformation and the modernization of its infrastructure. In this context, the agreement between IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics seeks to:

develop advanced solutions in biometrics, transport, and smart cities,
accelerate local innovation by leveraging the complementary expertise of both groups,
strengthen technological skills and knowledge transfer within the Kingdom.

“This partnership brings us closer to a future where mobility in Saudi Arabia is both seamless and secure,” said Tim Ferris, Global Head Travel & Transport at IDEMIA Public Security.

Biometric Solutions Enabling Seamless Mobility

The travel and transport technologies developed by IDEMIA Public Security are already deployed worldwide. They help:

streamline border operations,
improve decision-making,
personalize passenger journeys,
and enhance security throughout the travel process.

Through this collaboration, IDEMIA Public Security strengthens its footprint in the Middle East and reaffirms its commitment to sustainable innovation, knowledge transfer, and the development of local ecosystems.

A New Milestone for the Future of Mobility

The partnership between IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics symbolizes the convergence of global expertise and regional engagement. Together, the two organizations are helping make mobility in Saudi Arabia a model of intelligence, security, and efficiency — fully aligned with the ambitions of Vision 2030.

Source: https://www.idemia.com/fr/communique-de-presse/idemia-public-security-et-sami-advanced-electronics-annoncent-un-partenariat-strategique-pour-accelerer-linnovation-dans-les-domaines-du-voyage-du-transport-et-de-la-mobilite-intelligente-en-arabie-saoudite-2025-10-20

11/25/2025

Article 110 : Contrôle d’accès : trois signes qu’il est temps de moderniser votre système

Access control: three signs it’s time to modernize your system

Biometrics, HID

Even if your access control system still seems to be working, it can quickly become outdated in the face of new security and compliance requirements. Here are three signs you shouldn’t ignore.

Your security needs exceed your current system’s capabilities

Threats evolve faster than technology. Systems based on older protocols, such as Wiegand or unencrypted cards, no longer provide the level of protection required. Today, securing credentials and ensuring encrypted communication between readers and controllers have become essential to prevent identity spoofing or intrusion attempts. A modern system also offers detailed audit logs and centralized access management — key to ensuring traceability and strengthening your overall security strategy.

Regulatory requirements demand an upgrade

Compliance is now a driving force for transformation. In Europe, the NIS2 directive, effective from October 2024, reinforces cybersecurity obligations — including for physical access control systems. Organizations must ensure their access control infrastructure does not become a weak point in their overall security posture. Other sector-specific frameworks, notably in industrial, banking, or public environments, require strict management of credentials and prevention of unauthorized access. Upgrading to a system that meets current standards allows organizations to anticipate these requirements while strengthening their overall security posture.

Your infrastructure limits your operational opportunities

Modern access solutions go far beyond simply opening doors. They have evolved into connected platforms integrated with energy management, space booking, parking systems, and even internal payments. Adopting mobile credentials enhances the user experience, reduces costs associated with physical cards, and supports the flexibility of modern work environments. Conversely, maintaining an outdated infrastructure slows the transition toward smart buildings and limits your potential for operational optimization.

Source: https://blog.hidglobal.com/access-control-reality-check-3-signs-its-time-upgrade-your-tech

11/04/2025

Akidaia: mobile and offline access control, without badges or network

Akidaia

Biotime Biometrics offers the Akidaia solution — a mobile access control system that is simple to deploy and fully independent from any network. It provides a concrete answer for organizations seeking both security and flexibility.

A solution designed for demanding environments

Areas without network coverage, isolated buildings, temporary worksites, and one-off events — in all these contexts, traditional systems reach their limits. Akidaia provides an effective alternative through a mobile app paired with an on-site control box.

Administrators manage access rights remotely via a web interface and send them directly to users. Users then download their credentials to their smartphone and access entry points via Bluetooth, using a patented and secure protocol. No internet connection is required at the moment of access.

Security and autonomy guaranteed

Akidaia’s 100% offline operation is a major advantage. Rights are stored and validated locally on the smartphone. Even in case of network outage, the service remains fully functional. Once the connection is restored, access logs automatically synchronize with the administrator interface, ensuring complete traceability of all entries.

By eliminating physical badges, the solution reduces losses, forgetfulness, and duplication. Compatible with most smartphones, it requires no additional hardware for the end user.

Key benefits for professionals

Akidaia meets the needs of businesses, local authorities, and event organizers through:

rapid deployment on remote or temporary sites
access management without complex network infrastructure
cost reduction by removing physical badges
service continuity in no-network (white) zones
enhanced security through encryption and local validation

Biotime Biometrics, your trusted partner

As a specialist in secure access control, Biotime Biometrics provides the Akidaia solution to professional clients. We support you through every stage: consulting, equipment supply, technical follow-up, and integration with your existing partners.

Our goal is clear: to help you deploy a reliable, flexible access control system perfectly suited to your operational constraints.

10/24/2025

Article 108 : Spoofing biométrique : comment la biométrie renforce la confiance face aux attaques de présentation

Biometric spoofing: how biometrics strengthens trust against presentation attacks

HID

Biometrics between trust and emerging threats

Facial and fingerprint recognition is becoming part of our daily lives, from banking apps to airport checkpoints. But this widespread adoption also attracts new threats. Among them, presentation attacks—commonly known as biometric spoofing—aim to trick a system using fake samples such as photos, videos, masks, or 3D models. These attempts undermine trust in biometrics and can compromise organizational security.

Presentation attacks: understanding biometric spoofing

Presentation attacks seek to bypass recognition systems to impersonate a legitimate user. Examples are numerous: a printed photo, a video played on a screen, or even a sophisticated 3D mask. In light of these threats, it becomes essential to ensure that the identified person is indeed a living individual and not an imitation.

This is where Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) comes into play—an array of techniques designed to distinguish real from fake. Two complementary approaches stand out:

Hardware-based PAD: infrared sensors, multispectral or 3D cameras able to detect heat, blood flow, or depth.
Software-based PAD: AI algorithms analyzing subtle movements, textures, and reflections to spot artifacts.

By combining these approaches, it becomes possible to effectively block spoofing attempts.

ISO/IEC 30107-3: the benchmark standard against spoofing

To ensure a high level of security, biometric solutions must comply with international standards. ISO/IEC 30107-3 sets out strict testing protocols. Achieving PAD Level 2 certification is particularly significant: it proves that a system can withstand advanced attacks, with zero successful intrusions after hundreds of attempts.

Modules such as HID U.ARE.U™ Face or Lumidigm V-Series readers have demonstrated their efficiency, achieving 100% attack detection during the most demanding tests. These results prove that today’s technology can successfully combine maximum security with seamless user experience.

Source: https://blog.hidglobal.com/boosting-biometric-trust-spoofing-world-what-you-need-know-about-presentation-attacks

10/06/2025