Morpho (Safran), the global provider of secure identification solutions, has joined Natural Security Alliance, bringing expertise and experience in biometrics.

Natural Security Alliance’s biometric strong authentication standard makes it possible for users to access the full range of electronic services (e.g. online and in-store payments, cash withdrawals, online banking, FIDO services, identity management) with the guarantee that they will retain full control of their biometric data and that their privacy will be protected.

Natural Security has defined the world’s first and only specifications for a strong authentication method involving a personal device (e.g. smart card, mobile, connected device) that can securely communicate with biometric readers via contact, NFC or mid-range (e.g. BLE, WPAN) technologies.

Based on an evaluation and certification scheme, this standard provides the groundwork for an interoperability scheme compatible with all the different implementations possible in terms of form factors and services.

Recognition from a global leader in biometrics such as Morpho validates Natural Security Alliance’s positioning and objectives, and should encourage other major players to join the Alliance and adopt the standard. Morpho’s arrival will also pave the way for the Alliance to explore new biometric methods (e.g. face recognition) and help strengthen mobile phone implementations.

Natural Security Alliance brings together leaders from the business, banking and payment industries, as well as solution providers and manufacturers. Natural Security Alliance is thrilled to welcome a new biometrics expert, whose membership confirms the need for an open standard that relies on an evaluation and certification scheme.