Sumsub Adds Live Identity Checks to High-Risk Employee Account Actions
Sumsub said in London on September 15 that it has launched Workforce Verification, a service designed to confirm an employee’s identity before high-risk account actions are approved. The system can require a live identity and biometric check during password resets, privilege changes and suspicious l
Sumsub, a company specializing in identity and business verification, has introduced a new service called Workforce Verification. This service is designed to confirm the identity of employees before allowing them to make high-risk changes to their accounts, such as resetting passwords, altering privileges, or attempting logins from suspicious locations.
The system integrates seamlessly with existing identity and access management (IAM) and human resources platforms, allowing it to verify new hires and contractors during the onboarding process.
Sumsub's technology operates as an additional layer of security on top of existing IT infrastructure. When a user attempts to recover their password, gain additional account privileges, or log in from an unusual location, the platform triggers an extra verification process. This process includes biometric liveness testing and checks for passive risk indicators.
Andrew Novoselsky, Sumsub's chief product officer, explained that while IAM systems manage access, they only confirm that a user possesses a valid credential, not their true identity. This means that even if someone has a stolen or manipulated password, they can still gain access to sensitive systems. Sumsub's service addresses this issue by verifying the person behind the credentials.
The service is not limited to onboarding new employees. It can also be used to screen prospective employees and contractors before they receive access to corporate systems. This proactive approach is intended to reduce the risk of employees using false or manipulated identities.
Sumsub claims that its deepfake-detection technology can detect manipulated images with a high degree of accuracy, up to 99.98%. The system is supported by a network of over 1.5 billion enriched identity records and combines automated background screening with customizable document checks. These capabilities were provided by Sumsub and were not independently verified.
In today's digital landscape, businesses face an increasing number of threats, including stolen credentials, AI-generated impersonation, and social engineering attacks. Sumsub's Workforce Verification service is designed to help companies mitigate these risks by providing an additional layer of identity protection at critical moments.
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